Can I just attach my ssd (which contains my o/s already on it) and the system will automatically boot to it or do I have to make bios / os changes?
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I am a Mac user. For PC, go into the BIOS preferences by pressing F2 during the boot time and this will open the boot disk priority. Set your SSD as number 1 and it should work. Hope that helps. Good luck.
1625417
If you're replacing a drive, it should boot to it. Best way to find out-try it. if it doesn't boot, go into bios and make necessary change. You can always use F8 key to select boot device too.
1625418
If you're replacing a drive, it should boot to it. Best way to find out-try it. if it doesn't boot, go into biosand make necessary change. You can always use F8 key to select boot device too.
1625419
This question has been asked and answered. YES you should be able to but I would make sure you make an image backup first before trying.
1625420
You can install it but it may not boot on the first try. If it does not wrk initially, you can boot from a USB or network, then you go to preferences and set the drive as your default boot drive and it will be fine. The boot time though is faster using ssd on a sata connection than on this card!
870469
I haven't done it yet but see no reason that wouldn't allow you to. I plan to add more ram to the one I own. As for upgrading the OS that shouldn't be any issue either.
1110008
It should, yes.I almost got PCI-E SSD for boot-drive, but then ended up getting a really good deal on an OCZ SSD. I recommend either an OCZ SSD, or a Samsung SSD if you can't get a hold of the ASUS or OCZ PCI-E SSD.Obviously PCI-E SSD > SSD (SATA). TL;DR - yes, it should. However, I haven't done it.
725574
This ssd comes with the sata cable needed, this is, I suppose, an optional upgrade, but this does drastically improve you're overall system responsiveness, it also greatly improves boot times.
795409
Yes as long as you don't have more data on your drive than the SSD capacity.
1358787
Yes. I suspect you will have to format the SSD. Use the enclosed CD with the kit.
844237
Yes, the OS is stored on the SSD for instant on capability. Without this capability, it cannot be referred to as an ultrabook.
1250807
If your computer BIOS supports booting from an optical drive (and all new ones do) this will work fine. you will probably have to go into the BIOS and set your drive to be the first boot item.
1833714
Sorry it took me a few days I had to find time to take mine apart and make sure. It does not have the connector on the motherboard. The pins to solder one on are there if you're handy with a soldering iron, but this should only be attempted if you have done this kind of thing before. A much easier, much safer way to add an SSD is to purchase an "Ultrabay hard drive" dock from e-bay ($20-25) and then you can swap out a hard drive or the extra graphics card when you need each one.
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I just added an SSD in the m2 slot and used imaging software to clone the drive. In my experience with Windows 8, it actually stores the Windows 8 key in the BIOS, so it will install with the correct key by itself (only with computers shipped with Windows 8).
2280774
I succeeded in booting Windows7 Pro 64-bit from this SSD on my ThinkPad T440p without any specific BIOS settings.I don't know your system exactly, but I think you can use this drive as a system drive.
1164580
Sure do! Every one that we have ordered we have put an ssd and clean install of windows 7. Turn off uefi mode in bios.
1969629
U can use an external drive or install an internal hdd to your computer and use that. I only use my ssd for the operating system and programs everything else hdd.
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No reason why you shouldn't use this along side a standard SSD. I would use the SSD as the boot drive though.
142802
the bios will update its self and recognize the new core on its own. there should not be any problem but if there is resetting the bios would be the quickest fix for any problems.
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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Sorry, I never tried booting from it. It may depend on whether or not your BIOS sees it when it boots. I highly doubt you can do anything with this card before the OS loads.