Upon initial setup, the operating system doesn't register the 24 GB SSD. Is there something that has to be done before it is recognized by the OS?
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This drive is treated as a cache. All software that is loaded goes thru this cache. This isn't a traditional solid state drive that you have access to. Lot of people call this the new hybrid drive setup. Having a traditional hard drive for storage and then having all that information going thru the 24 gig solid state cache drive. Hope this helps.
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The 24GB SSD is not available as a separate drive - it is for internal operating system use only and not accessible to the user or visible on the device summary.
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I agree with Eric. I always thought the SSD was just there as a disk cache and that appears to be the way it is treated. It works and it is fast. Take a look in Control Panel at "System" and then "Device Manager" and then "Disk Drives" and you will see the SSD listed separately from the hard disk drive. (I'm running Win 8.1)
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I bought that computer for my son, he loves it, no problems. Unfortunately I don't know what a ssd drive is, nor does he, so I can't give you any info on that.
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Update: You need to be CERTAIN the ssd is MICRO sata, and the other connection is STANDARD SATA, as I see it. My mistake was not even knowing there was such a thing as SLIMLINE sata, but WTH... Six bucks...? NBD... I'd send you mine, but I never get anything done. 'Buried somewhere anyway...
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The system memory is soldered to the logic board. It is not user upgrade able. The solid state drive is interchangeable/upgradeable.
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If you order it, check the model that arrives. Mine didn't have the SSD. I called Amazon and sent it back for one with the SSD. Waiting on the replacement... EDIT - its there, just not user accessible, see below:
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i have not, have you looked at the OCZ site for info? http://ocz.com/consumer/ssd-guide
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This will require, memory and a MSata SSD drive to be operational. Then you will have to load an operating system to make it fully functional.
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I'm pretty sure that you can replace the 128GB SSD with a larger MSATA SSD. I have not done it myself, but I opened up the laptop and saw the MSATA that's in there. I didn't see any place to put an additional internal drive.
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This SSD comes completely wiped you can put any OS you want in it as long as you know how, mine is running mac OSX
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The question is more of the interface than the OS. I was unable to use my unit as the SATA interface was incompatible. Check your hardware before your software.
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I haven't done that so I can't completely answer but really any SSD should work in it. This laptop really boots up fast compared to a regular HD. I suspect it is one of the new hybrids.
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You can swap it out for a SSD, but just make sure you have a copy of all the drivers and some back-up discs of the OS.
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Yes you're gonna need to install win8 on the SSD, because the system came with windows installed already. Now the new thing with systems with win8 pre-installed is that the key isn't shown as in win7. So nope there isn't any product key attached. But another option would be to use an imaging software like "acronis" to image the win8 pre-installed. Once you're done with that, you can copy that image to the SSD. This process doesn't need a product key. Hope this helps.
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OS is installed on SSD drive, I removed the 750 drive and replaced with 256G SSD. I did not raid the drives since I want to run games from the 256 SSD and keep OS and other programs on the 128SSD.
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I was unable to locate any specifications for the system you identified.Make sure motherboard has Sata 3Gps or 6Gps (faster)If you are adding the SSD make sure you have an extra SATA port, cable and a place to mount SSD.** If the drive is configured properly on a 6Gps port, there will be a very notable performance boost over any HDD, this SSD will outperform any 10,000 rpm drive.
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just do a fresh install its better! saves hassle and driver issue's and so on of many issue's, but those issues don't happen alot ! but non the less just get a windows 7 dvd or windows 7 bootable USB drive, Choose in bios to BOOT the windows 7 bootble usb drive install windows 7, it won't take you like 15mins.i'v used this SSD i got like 3 of them ! 1 on desktop! as boot drive for windows 7 1 on a MAC book pro for MAC OSX + Windows 71 on a normal laptop for windows 7 - linux !! and they all work perfectly fine ;)
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When I used the software that came with the SSD, it only copied the data. You can set up a second partition with a partition program after your done.