OCZ SATA III 2.5” Installation Manual

OCZ SATA III 2.5" SOLID STATE DRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Get ready for an experience only an OCZ SATA III (6Gb/s) Solid State Drive can deliver. Utilizing the latest breakthrough
technology, OCZs SSDs are the ideal solution for computing environments demanding elevated levels of performance.
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Note: The following instructions are a general guideline for the SSD installation and should act as a complement to your system's owner
manual.
SSD HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Store the SSD in the included anti-static bag until it is ready for installation.
• To minimize static electricity, touch a metal surface before handling the SSD.
• Do not open or tamper with the SSD enclosure; doing so will result in the voiding of your warranty.
• Keep the drive away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
LAPTOP INSTALLATION
1. Power o the system, disconnect all power cables, and remove the battery.
2. Locate the hard drive access panel; unscrew and remove the access panel.
3. Disconnect and remove the current storage drive from the drive bay (refer to your system's user manual)
4. Remove all brackets and connectors from your HDD and install it on the SSD (if necessary).
Note: If a proprietary connector and/or bracket are present on the HDD, carefully remove it and connect it to the SSD. Systems will vary
and these items may or may not be present.
5. Insert the SSD into the drive bay carefully aligning the SSD with the SATA* connectors.
6. Secure the SSD in the drive bay. Reinstall the access panel and insert the battery back into the system.
7. Power on your system to verify a successful installation. For a boot drive, this is signi ed by the BIOS prompting OS
installation. For a secondary drive, follow the format instructions below.
Note: If the SSD will be your primary boot drive, please refer to your operating system's user manual for further OS installation
instructions. If this SSD will be used as a secondary drive, formatting the drive is required before use.
*SATA III is backwards compatible with SATA II. However, connecting a SATA III device into a SATA II connection will result in reduced
performance.
DESKTOP INSTALLATION
1. Power o the system and disconnect all power cables.
2. Remove the system's outer panel (refer to your system's user manual).
3. If your system provides a 2.5-inch drive bay(s), there is no need for a 3.5-inch adapter bracket.
4. If your system does not provide a 2.5-inch drive bay(s), you will need to mount the SSD in a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch
adapter bracket (3.5" adapter bracket included with select models).
5. Install the SSD into an available drive bay.
6. Connect one end of both the SATA* data cable and power cable to the SATA connectors on your motherboard and the
remaining ends to your SSD.
7. Reinstall the outer panel and reconnect the power cable to your PC.
8. Power on your system to verify a successful installation.
Note: If the SSD will be your primary boot drive, please refer to your operating system's user manual for further OS
installation instructions. If this SSD will be used as a secondary drive, formatting the drive is required before use.
*SATA III is backwards compatible with SATA II. However, connecting a SATA III device into a SATA II connection will result in reduced
performance.
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