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Intel
Solid-State Drive
Overview
Installing an Intel SSD consists of three main steps:
1.
Connect the Intel SSD to your computer.
2.
Migrate your data from your current storage device to your new Intel SSD.
3.
Swap the placement of your current storage device with your new Intel SSD.
Before you Begin
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Download and save the Intel Data Migration Software to your current storage device:
http://www.intel.com/go/ssdinstallation
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Confirm you have the necessary hardware for installation:
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Hardware item
1. SATA-to-SATA interface cable
2. SATA power adapter
3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws
4. USB-to-SATA cable
5. Drive sleeve
6. Phillips screwdriver
Note:
Contents vary based on package purchased.
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Intel
Solid-State Drive
Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install an Intel
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(Intel
SSD) in a SATA-based desktop or notebook computer.
The instructions include migrating your data from your current
storage device (such as a hard disk drive) to your new Intel SSD
®
using Intel
Data Migration Software.
3
Required for
Desktop computers
Desktop computers without a SATA power cable
Desktop computers with 3.5-inch drive bay
Notebook computers
Notebook computers (optional - for use with your old
storage device after the SSD is installed)
Most computers
Installation Guide
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Page 1: Installation Guide
Solid-State Drive ® (Intel SSD) in a SATA-based desktop or notebook computer. The instructions include migrating your data from your current storage device (such as a hard disk drive) to your new Intel SSD ® using Intel Data Migration Software. Overview Installing an Intel SSD consists of three main steps: Connect the Intel SSD to your computer. -
Page 2: Ssd Handling Precautions
Go to step 2 in this section. a. With the SSD right side up (Intel logo showing), place the Intel SSD on the mounting adapter. Make sure the edge of the Intel SSD (with connectors) aligns with the edge of the mounting adapter. - Page 3 2. SATA power cable (or SATA power adapter): Connect from power supply to Intel SSD. Slide the connected Intel SSD with mounting adapter into an available 3.5-inch drive bay, or secure the Intel SSD to the computer by inserting one screw in each of the side-mounting or bottom-mounting holes.
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Page 4: Notebook Computers
(external keyboards, printers, mice, scanners, etc). Keep these devices removed until you have finished migrating your data from the old storage device to the Intel SSD. In some cases, it may be necessary to purchase an externally powered USB-SATA device or have your system data migrated by a professional. -
Page 5: Migrate Your Data
This section explains how to migrate (transfer) your data from your current storage device to your new Intel SSD using Intel Data Migration Software. Note: The migration process is identical for desktop and notebook computers. Make sure you have downloaded and saved the Intel Data Migration Software to your current storage device: http://www.intel.com/go/ssdinstallation Note: If the amount of data on your current storage device is greater than the capacity of the Intel SSD, the data migration will not complete. - Page 6 After registering the software, the Intel Data Migration Software screen appears. Figure 6. Intel Data Migration Software screen Click Start Now. Intel Data Migration Software automatically detects both drives, and the Clone Now screen appears. Figure 7. Clone Now screen ® Intel...
- Page 7 Intel Data Migration Software works with Intel SSDs only. If you receive an error message, make sure that you have an Intel SSD connected to your computer. If you have an Intel SSD connected to your computer and still receive an error message, contact Intel support. See “Additional Support”...
- Page 8 ® Intel Solid-State Drive 3. Swap Your Drives After you have migrated your data onto the Intel SSD and shut down your computer, swap the placement of your current storage device with the new Intel SSD. • For desktop computers: —...
- Page 9 Press a special key such as ESC, F1, or DELETE to enter the BIOS menu. Check your computer manufacturer’s documentation for the correct key(s). Go to the Boot or Startup screen and change the boot order so that the Intel SSD appears before your old storage device.
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Page 10: Additional Support
Intel is not responsible for data loss or damage to system components. As your computer boots to the Intel SSD for the first time, a notification that the data migration process completed successfully appears when the operating system starts. - Page 11 ® Intel Solid-State Drive ® Intel Solid-State Drive Installation Guide...
- Page 12 Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Copies of documents which have an order number and are referenced in this document, or other Intel literature, may be obtained by calling 1-800-548-4725, or go to: http://www.intel.com/design/literature.htm...
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