Samsung MZ-5PA064 User Manual

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Samsung Solid State Drive

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Rev 2.0

Table of Contents

1. SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview...........................................3

2. Precautions ..........................................................................................3

Handling Precautions ..................................................................3

Installation Precautions ..............................................................4

3. Hardware Installation Guide .....................................................5

Notebook PC .....................................................................................5

Desktop PC.........................................................................................6

4. BIOS Configuration .........................................................................7

5. Operating System (OS) Installation ......................................8

6. Magician Software Installation ................................................ 8

7. Certified Specifications ................................................................9

8. SAMSUNG SSD 470 Series Warranty Statement ........ 10

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1. SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview

SSD is an innovative information storage medium that boasts superior performance and higher reliability than conventional HDDs (Hard Disk Drive). SSDs provide very fast PC booting, application loading speed, and perform exceptionally well in multi-tasking environments. SSDs also have several great features such as very low power consumption, extremely low heat emission, no noise and outstanding stability compared to conventional HDDs. Please visit www.samsung.com/SSD for more information on SSDs.

2. Precautions

Handling Precautions

Injury or product damage may occur if the following guidelines are not followed.

1. Shock

SSDs are built to be stronger against shock or vibration and can protect data with greater safety than conventional HDDs. However, please protect the product from heavy knocks. Severe blows may damage components in your SSD and may also cause hardware detection failures or operational failures when installed in your PC. In addition, severe blows may open or break the SSD cover.

2. Short Circuit

Please keep metal objects out of the SATA Interface circuit. SSD circuits may be shorted if the SATA interface is contacted by metal objects or electrical shock. This may cause hardware detection failures or operational failures.

3. Disassembly/Damage/Removal

Please do not disassemble the SSD, damage the SSD or remove the sticker or the label affixed on the product. Any product that has the case opened, or has a damaged or removed label on the back of the product shall not be covered by the warranty.

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Installation Precautions

1. Please ensure that the PC power is turned OFF and the power cable is unplugged before removing the PC cover to install the SSD. Serious damage may occur if an HDD is removed or SSD is installed while the PC power is turned on. Even though many PCs and storage devices support the Hot Plugging (Hot Swapping) feature of SATA interface, we strongly recommend that you still turn the PC power OFF and then start the installation process.

Note: Hot Plugging (Hot Swapping) allows changing storage devices while the PC power is turned on.

2. Please disconnect all cables and disconnect the HDD from the bay and bracket properly and securely if you want to replace an installed HDD with an SSD. You should keep all the disassembled items safely, such as the bracket, screws, cables, etc., in order to install the SSD. If an existing SATA HDD is being replaced with an SSD, you can use the existing SATA interface cable and SATA power cable. If the SSD is being newly installed in your desktop PC, then you should prepare any necessary items such as a SATA interface cable, SATA power cable, 3.5 inch bracket, screws, etc.

3. A SATA interface cable that is longer than 1 metre may result in hardware detection failures or operational failures.

Note: SATA cables are compatible with all SATA interface types (SATA 1.5 Gbps, 3 Gbps and 6 Gbps).

4. Please check the terms and conditions of your PC manufacturer’s warranty since it may prohibit the user from disassembling the PC and self-installing the SSD.

5. This SSD 470 Series is designed, manufactured and certified for general desktop PC and notebook PC environments, so it is not intended or allowed to be used in enterprise server systems, workstations, and storage systems. If you need SSDs for applications or environments other than general PCs, please purchase a different product made specifically for such purposes.

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3. Hardware Installation Guide

This section briefly describes the installation procedures of the SSD. For more information, please refer to the user manual of your PC.

Notebook PC

1. Turn OFF the notebook PC power. Disconnect the power plug and remove the battery from the PC.

2. Remove the HDD cover on the back of the notebook PC, and then carefully remove the HDD from the bay without damaging the HDD connector.

3. If the HDD is fixed with a bracket, then disassemble the HDD from the bracket. Be careful when you disconnect the connector or cables from the HDD.

4. Precisely assemble the SSD with the bracket, and then connect the cable.

5. Insert the SSD into the bay carefully so it fits properly, and then close the HDD cover.

6. Re-insert the battery.

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