First SSD questions

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 10:47

Hi guys ordered my first ssd and I want to make sure that I install it correctly so can you comment on if i am doing it properly please..

Firstly I will set I believe it is ACIH mode in bios then install windows, once windows is installed I will run Samsung SSD Magician software so it can set the settings in windows and check for firmware updates. Once that is done I will install my av then do windows updates.

I think I have my bases covered but as its my first time with a SSD I thought it best to check with you guys.

Thanks

Katoom · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:18

Before installing mine i used the reg hack so my existing HDD could be read in AHCI mode. Just run the file and reboot. http://cdn.ithinkdiff.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ahci.reg

Then just followed this guide. http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...sDcHrodXfx9W_glMHqDRbZw&bvm=bv.41248874,d.d2k

Everything was a breeze.

OS and programs on the SSD, big files and games on the normal HDD.

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:21

Will be doing fresh install on the ssd and just emptying my HDD for it just to be storage.

Randomface74 · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:23

If you don't use that reg file - does your old HDD show up so you can format it?

Katoom · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:28

billysielu said:
If you don't use that reg file - does your old HDD show up so you can format it?

Yes. If your re-formatting them anyway, you won't need the hack.

the1gooner · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:43

When I install to my ssd drive I just have that plugged in and nothing else.

Once windows is installed I then plug in my storage drive.

Find it better that way.

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 11:57

What ive said above is that right though????

Not doing it yet ordering rest for my new build next week.

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 18:20

Anyone please?

wazza300 · 19 Jan 2013 at 18:24

yes what youve said is right

just attach the ssd to the intel sata3 ports,set to ahci in the bios,install windows,once done attach your old hdd and then set the ssd as first boot device in the bios to boot from that and not your old hdd

then install the latest intel rapid storage drivers to improve your ssd speeds further and thats it

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 18:52

Dont I need to stop windows doing restore points as well im sure ive seen that somewhere?

wazza300 · 19 Jan 2013 at 19:35

i think the magician tool disables that for you,its not essential though

disabling sleep mode will save you some space and reducing pagefile,i suppose its more important on small ssd's where your limited with space ect

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 22:47

Magician Tool disables:

1. Super Fetch = disabled
2. Defragmentaion = disabled
3. Indexing service =disabled

And I do not think any of the 3 are for restore points though?

andy_mk3 · 19 Jan 2013 at 22:53

All I'd do is disable system restore and hibernate, saves you a load of space. All the other 'tweaks' aren't needed IMO. Superfetch should be left on, windows won't defrag an SSD anyway, and Indexing is fine left on also.

Apem · 19 Jan 2013 at 23:30

How do you disable restore and hiberante pls?

Katoom · 20 Jan 2013 at 07:35

Apem said:
How do you disable restore and hiberante pls?

Hibernate. Control panel-Power options-Change plan settings-change advanced power settings.

Restore. Control Panel-Recovery-Open system restore-turn it off.

jrwagh333 · 20 Jan 2013 at 10:02

Hijacking the thread a bit here.

I currently have 3 Harddrives. 1 for OS, 1 for Steam and 1 for music/videos.
I am running my BIOS in IDE mode.
If I buy a new SSD to use for the OS, un-plug all the drives, set BIOS to ACHI, install Windows and then re-connect my storage and steam drive, will they still work?

Apem · 20 Jan 2013 at 10:23

I believe that would be fine m8.

Thanks Katoom well i think im ready for my new build next week can nto wait ordering all my stuff tomorrow weeeeee

jrwagh333 · 21 Jan 2013 at 09:42

Can anyone else confirm this also?

TheVoice · 21 Jan 2013 at 11:35

jrwagh333 said:
Can anyone else confirm this also?

Yes that should be fine, it's only Windows itself that gets confused when things change from IDE to AHCI so your clean install on the SSD will remove that issue anyway.