New Build - SSD

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:02

New Build - SSD Help Please

Hey, ive just built a completely new system, Ive got an intel 80gb SSD and a 500gb HDD. The plan was to only connect the SSD first, and set that all up properly, ive connected all the wires to it but what should i do once the power is on?

Thanks, Will

Mr. Brightside · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:08

Well what is the problem you're having? You probably want to install Windows after switching the power on. As a side note, I see no compelling reason to only connect the SSD initially. You should be able to connect both without trouble.

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:10

i meant more, what do i need to do in regards to setting it up in the bios? or should that be automatic? and for now ill just connect the SSD, easier for me

Mr. Brightside · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:12

Should all be automatic, so try installing Windows if that's what you're wanting to do. If you have trouble, then have a look in the BIOS and see if anything needs doing.

WJA96 · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:22

You need to set AHCI in the BIOS otherwise it will just run at SATA 150 speeds.

If you're not running Vista or Windows 7 you'll need to press F6 at install time and then load the AHCI drivers from a floppy.

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 17:26

Im running 64bit win 7, installing atm. didnt check if its AHCI so migght change and re-install. Do i need to format an SSD?

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:02

cant get windows to install on it, what do i need to do to install win 7 64 bit ?

Mr. Brightside · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:08

What error do you get?

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:11

Erm blue screen during, ill try and remember what it says next time.

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:29

Should i turn off "Speeding HDD" ? and also do i need to format the SSD before installing windows?

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:44

anyone?

Amleto · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:48

I thought windows 7 auto-trim didnt work with AHCI ?

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 18:58

Do i need to format the SSD?

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 19:33

anyone?

WJA96 · 27 Dec 2009 at 20:41

Yes, you need to format it. Basically, don't get sidetracked by the SSD bit - it's a hard drive and you need to just do what you'd normally do.

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 21:08

When i choose to format it, it doesnt do anything though

jimmy321 · 27 Dec 2009 at 21:15

I think it does a quick format which will only take a few seconds, try loading the BIOS defaults.

will0812 · 27 Dec 2009 at 21:21

In that case think its the CD im using to install windows.

WJA96 · 28 Dec 2009 at 06:46

Assuming it's a legitimate copy, I'd be very surprised if you have a bad Windows 7 DVD to be honest.

What motherboard are you running? Have you made any RAM speed adjustments at all? Is it overclocked and are you 100% certain it's stable?

I think the suggestion of loading the BIOS defaults sounds very sensible.

WJA96 · 28 Dec 2009 at 06:52

will0812 said:
Should i turn off "Speeding HDD" ? and also do i need to format the SSD before installing windows?

Assuming it's some form of ASUS RoG motherboard then you need 2 identical hard drives plugged into the Speeding HDD ports for speeding HDD to work ie. it's software RAID0.

If you've plugged your drives into the Speeding ports, plug them into normal ports as that may well help.