User manual SAMSUNG MZ-5PA128

[. . . ] SSDs provide very fast PC booting, application loading speed, and perform exceptionally well in multi-tasking environments. SSDs also have several great features such as very low power consumption, extremely low heat emission, no noise and outstanding stability compared to conventional HDDs. Please visit www. samsung. com/SSD for more information on SSDs. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Next, connect the SATA cable and power cable to the SSD. If your PC is only equipped with 3. 5" HDD bays, then assemble the SSD in a 2. 5" to 3. 5" bracket first and then mount the bracket in an empty HDD bay. If you are replacing an existing HDD with the SSD, disconnect all cables connected to the HDD and then remove the HDD from the bay. Assemble the SSD in a 2. 5" to 3. 5" bracket first and then mount the bracket in an empty HDD bay. Next, connect the SATA cable and power cable properly. Note: You may need proprietary chassis screws, rails or brackets to use in the drive bay. Note: Desktop PCs have multiple SATA ports based on the PC chipset and motherboard model. It is recommended that the SSD be connected to the lowest numbered SATA port. Most desktop PCs have 4~6 SATA ports and each is numbered on the motherboard or indicated in the user manual. If SATA port numbers are not indicated on the motherboard or you are not sure about port numbers, then you can simply install the SSD on any available port. Samsung Solid State Drive 6 Quick User Manual 5. Close the desktop PC cover and reconnect the PC power cable. 4. BIOS Configuration In most cases, the system will automatically detect the newly installed SSD when you restart the PC. If not, please follow the procedure indicated below or refer to the user manual of your PC. Press the special key for your system to get into the PC BIOS settings (also called CMOS) during the initial booting process. Note: The way to get into the BIOS settings and the settings menu differs between PC manufacturers. Refer to your PC's user manual for the detailed procedure. In most cases the key is the F2 or Delete key. 3. After entering the PC BIOS settings, make sure that your PC BIOS recognises your Samsung SSD 470 Series and the operation mode is [SATA]. Note: The BIOS type may be different between PC motherboard manufacturers and PC manufacturers. As a result, the BIOS configuration and the menu names of the features may vary slightly for different PC brands and/or models. Some PC manufacturers have the BIOS optimised exclusively for their PCs and may provide only limited setting options. For more details, please refer to the user manual provided by your PC manufacturer. 4. If the PC BIOS and OS support [AHCI] mode, enable [AHCI] mode. Note: Some PC chipsets do not support [AHCI] mode even if they support the SATA interface. Save BIOS settings and reboot the PC. Note: If the BIOS detects the SSD and a booting error message appears during the PC booting process, then the SSD installation has been done correctly and you can now start installing an OS. Samsung Solid State Drive 7 Quick User Manual 5. Operating System (OS) Installation It is recommended that you reinstall your OS to ensure an optimal operating environment for the SSD. [. . . ] In the case of replacements, ownership of the original Product will be transferred to SAMSUNG and SAMSUNG will not return the original Product to You. Data recovery is not covered under this warranty and is not part of the repair or replacement process. SAMSUNG is not liable for any data loss or corruption in any cases. You hereby acknowledge and agree that each region may have regional specific warranty implications that may change the terms and conditions of this Agreement in its specific application to You. [. . . ]