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Samsung MZ-5PA128 Installation Manual

Samsung MZ-5PA128 Installation Manual

128gb sata ii 2.5” solid state drive mz-5pa128 installation guide(installation guide)
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Summary of Contents for Samsung MZ-5PA128

  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    SAMSUNG Solid State Drive Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 03 Installation Instructions 5 Notebook PC 09 Desktop PC 12 Configuring BIOS 13 Award Software Settings 15 AMI Settings 17 OS Installation...
  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation Instructions This chapter provides the best practices and recommendations for safely installing the SSD in your computer. For details about removing the computer’s cover and HDD, refer to your computer’s user guide or inquire with the computer manufacturer.
  • Page 4 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Things that you will need • Your Desktop PC or Notebook PC • Your new Samsung SSD • Screwdriver • SSD Installation Guide(Print Preferred) • Your computer’s user guide(Optional) Solid State Drive Solid State Drive Solid State Drive...
  • Page 5: Notebook Pc

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Notebook PC Note: The illustrations in this chapter are just an example. Your computer may look slightly different from the illustrations in this chapter. For specific instructions about removing such as a battery, HDD etc., you have to consult your computer manufacturer.
  • Page 6 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Remove the HDD screws holding HDD in HDD bay (Refer to your computer’s user guide for instructions to remove the HDD). 6. Pull the hard drive tab to the left to disconnect the HDD. 7. Lift the HDD out of the HDD bay.
  • Page 7 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE To install new SSD: 9. Detach the screws holding HDD in the spacer brackets or panels. 10. Detach the spacer brackets or panels from HDD. 11. Insert the SSD into the spacer brackets or panels. 12. Secure the SSD in the spacer brackets or panels with specification screws (M3.0) or the screws from the HDD you are replacing.
  • Page 8 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 14. Secure the SSD in the HDD bay. 15. Replace the HDD cover and the screws on the bottom of the computer. 16. Insert the battery in to the battery bay until it clicks into place.
  • Page 9: Desktop Pc

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Desktop PC WARNING The edges of metal panels can cut skin. Be careful not to slide skin along any interior metal edge of the computer. 1. Attach the 3.5” brackets(purchased separately) to the SSD and secure it in place using 4 screws.
  • Page 10 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Add new SSD: 3. Slide the new SSD into the drive bay, and tighten the 4 screws that secure the drive in the bay. Replace HDD with new SSD: 3-1. Disconnect all cables connected to the HDD.
  • Page 11 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Connect the SATA interface cable and the power cable to the back of the SSD by pressing each plug onto the connector. 5. Replace the side cover. - 11 -...
  • Page 12: Configuring Bios

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Configuring BIOS Close the computer case and restart your system. Your computer should automatically recognize the newly-installed SSD. If not, use the following instructions to detect the new SSD drive: 1. Restart the computer again. 2. While the system is initializing, run the system setup program (BIOS or CMOS), which can be activated by pressing a special key such as ESC, F2, F10 or DELETE.
  • Page 13: Award Software Settings

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Award Software Settings [Figure 1] Main Display for CMOS Setup Select [Integrated Peripherals] [Figure 2-3] SATA Mode Setup Select “On-Chip SATA Mode [Auto] - 13 -...
  • Page 14 To verify the SSD Select [Advanced BIOS Feature] in the main display [Figure 5] To verify the SSD Select [Hard Disk Boot Priority] [Figure 6] To verify the SSD Verify “SAMSUNG 470 Series SSD” in the display - 14 -...
  • Page 15: Ami Settings

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE AMI Settings [Figure 1] Main Display for BIOS Setup Select [Storage Configuration] in the Main menu [Figure 2] Storage Configuration Select ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] [Figure 3-4] Storage Configuration - 15 -...
  • Page 16 SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE Select Enhanced Mode Support on [S-ATA] [Figure 5] Verify the SSD Verify “SAMSUNG 470 Series” in the Main display - 16 -...
  • Page 17: Os Installation

    SAMSUNG SSD INSTALLATION GUIDE OS Installation Windows 7 includes an AHCI control driver and does not require additional configuration during installation. For more information on other operating systems, visit http://www. samsungssd.com. If you are the XP user, you have to get AHCI driver. Contact your chip set manufacturer.
  • Page 18 All brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Design and contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. © 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.