Testing Intel X25

mick4545 · 11 Oct 2009 at 14:54

It arrives tomorrow but I don't want to instal it until the release of Win7. I would like to test it though. If I connect it up and can transfer\delete a few files is it safe to assume its ok, or are there other tests I should carry out?

Noto · 11 Oct 2009 at 21:33

ditto i would like to know too

thanks in advance!!!

ChileanLlama · 11 Oct 2009 at 22:02

It's no different to any other HD in that respect - just add it to a spare port and make sure it's not the primary disk in the boot priority and you'll be able to use it as a slave.

Noto · 11 Oct 2009 at 22:15

hmm very good point hahaha, wonder why i didnt think of that ^_^

Gman · 11 Oct 2009 at 22:26

could do what a lot of people have done and download the proper copy of windows 7 that you've preorded and install that, that way you've got 30 days to register which by then you'll have the key for your preorded one.

Zarf · 12 Oct 2009 at 02:43

Once you're done testing and benching, theres a nice tool called secure erase, which completely wipes the drive and restores performance. If you google for secure erase intel x25-m you should find some guides.

mick4545 · 12 Oct 2009 at 09:38

Thanks for all the answers. The SSD is on the van and will be here soon. What I think I'll do is install build 7100 then practice setting programs on C:, media\data\ect on D: and a general mess about. Then secure erase and wait for the official release of Win7.

Noto · 18 Oct 2009 at 12:43

Hi all to use it as a slave What "Allocation Unit Size" should i specify?
in the windows drive management thingie?

Thanks in adv