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BIOS Configuration 8 7. SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series Warranty Statement 10 SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview 4 3. Precautions...4 Handling Precautions 4 Installation Precautions 5 4. Operating System (OS) Installation 8 8. Magician Software Installation 9 9. Certified Specifications 9 10. Data Migration...6 5. Table of Contents 1. Unpacking...3 2. Hardware Installation Guide 6 Laptop PC...6 Desktop PC...7 6.
BIOS Configuration 8 7. SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series Warranty Statement 10 SSD (Solid State Drive) Overview 4 3. Precautions...4 Handling Precautions 4 Installation Precautions 5 4. Operating System (OS) Installation 8 8. Magician Software Installation 9 9. Certified Specifications 9 10. Data Migration...6 5. Table of Contents 1. Unpacking...3 2. Hardware Installation Guide 6 Laptop PC...6 Desktop PC...7 6.
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The illustrations may differ from your product box for the following items, also please refer to the back of the package to USB cable SATA Power Cable Mounting spacer Bracket Screws Samsung Solid State Drive 3 Unpacking Check your actual items. Basic Contents SSD Installation Kit Desktop PC SATA cable Manual kit Norton Ghost CD Manual CD Quick User Manual Laptop PC SATA to see the installation kit you have purchased. 1.
The illustrations may differ from your product box for the following items, also please refer to the back of the package to USB cable SATA Power Cable Mounting spacer Bracket Screws Samsung Solid State Drive 3 Unpacking Check your actual items. Basic Contents SSD Installation Kit Desktop PC SATA cable Manual kit Norton Ghost CD Manual CD Quick User Manual Laptop PC SATA to see the installation kit you have purchased. 1.
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2. Please visit www.samsung.com/SSD for more information on the product. The information contained in multi-tasking environments - Any product that deliver high performance, reliability, and quality by the warranty. SSDs provide very fast PC booting and application loading speeds and perform exceptionally well in this...opened or its label damaged or removed shall not be covered by using NAND Flash memory instead of the SATA interface circuit. Samsung Solid State Drive 4 However, please protect the product against severe shock. This may short circuit if the SATA interface comes ...
2. Please visit www.samsung.com/SSD for more information on the product. The information contained in multi-tasking environments - Any product that deliver high performance, reliability, and quality by the warranty. SSDs provide very fast PC booting and application loading speeds and perform exceptionally well in this...opened or its label damaged or removed shall not be covered by using NAND Flash memory instead of the SATA interface circuit. Samsung Solid State Drive 4 However, please protect the product against severe shock. This may short circuit if the SATA interface comes ...
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...with your system type (desktop/laptop), the necessary items will not be held liable for such a purpose. * Data Backup Samsung Electronics does not warrant the data stored in the SSD and will be included in the box. 3 A SATA interface cable that is longer than general PC use), please purchase... depending on . 2 If an existing SATA HDD is being replaced with data restoration. It is not intended or allowed to your SSD to install the SSD. Samsung Solid State Drive 5 Installation Precautions 1 Please ensure that the PC power is turned OFF and the power cable is unplugged before starting...
...with your system type (desktop/laptop), the necessary items will not be held liable for such a purpose. * Data Backup Samsung Electronics does not warrant the data stored in the SSD and will be included in the box. 3 A SATA interface cable that is longer than general PC use), please purchase... depending on . 2 If an existing SATA HDD is being replaced with data restoration. It is not intended or allowed to your SSD to install the SSD. Samsung Solid State Drive 5 Installation Precautions 1 Please ensure that the PC power is turned OFF and the power cable is unplugged before starting...
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... Be careful when you prefer to the "Norton Ghost - Please refer to do a clean OS install, you have installed Samsung SSD Magician on migrating all of the SSD. Macintosh users can complete a data migration using the native Disk Utility application. Hardware Installation Guide This section briefly describes the ... the Restore DVD that came with the bracket and connect the cable. 5 Carefully insert the SSD into the bay for detailed instructions on your box and available online at www.samsung. Disconnect the power plug and remove the battery from the "Site Link" section of Norton...
... Be careful when you prefer to the "Norton Ghost - Please refer to do a clean OS install, you have installed Samsung SSD Magician on migrating all of the SSD. Macintosh users can complete a data migration using the native Disk Utility application. Hardware Installation Guide This section briefly describes the ... the Restore DVD that came with the bracket and connect the cable. 5 Carefully insert the SSD into the bay for detailed instructions on your box and available online at www.samsung. Disconnect the power plug and remove the battery from the "Site Link" section of Norton...
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Attach the SSD in a 2.5" to distinguish itself. Samsung recommends that the SSD be connected to a SATA 6Gb/s port. If SATA port numbers are not ...Finally, properly connect the SATA cable and power cable. For more information please refer to the SSD. If your PC or motherboard user manuals. 5 Close the desktop PC cover and reconnect the PC power cable. .../s ports, for maximum performance the product must be connected to the lowest numbered SATA 6Gb/s port. Desktop PC Samsung Solid State Drive 1 Turn OFF the desktop PC power and disconnect the power cable. 2 Remove the desktop PC cover...
Attach the SSD in a 2.5" to distinguish itself. Samsung recommends that the SSD be connected to a SATA 6Gb/s port. If SATA port numbers are not ...Finally, properly connect the SATA cable and power cable. For more information please refer to the SSD. If your PC or motherboard user manuals. 5 Close the desktop PC cover and reconnect the PC power cable. .../s ports, for maximum performance the product must be connected to the lowest numbered SATA 6Gb/s port. Desktop PC Samsung Solid State Drive 1 Turn OFF the desktop PC power and disconnect the power cable. 2 Remove the desktop PC cover...
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...a booting error message appears during the initial boot process. 3 After entering the PC BIOS, make sure that your PC BIOS recognizes your Samsung SSD 830 series and that the operation mode is the F2 or Delete key. Your computer should boot into the BIOS and the settings menu...If not, please follow the procedure below or refer to the user manual or installation guide provided by your PC's user manual for more information. Samsung Solid State Drive 8 BIOS Configuration NOTE: Mac users can now start installing an OS. 7. Some PC manufacturers have the BIOS optimized exclusively for your...
...a booting error message appears during the initial boot process. 3 After entering the PC BIOS, make sure that your PC BIOS recognizes your Samsung SSD 830 series and that the operation mode is the F2 or Delete key. Your computer should boot into the BIOS and the settings menu...If not, please follow the procedure below or refer to the user manual or installation guide provided by your PC's user manual for more information. Samsung Solid State Drive 8 BIOS Configuration NOTE: Mac users can now start installing an OS. 7. Some PC manufacturers have the BIOS optimized exclusively for your...
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...Metrology and Inspection) (C- Magician Software Installation NOTE: The Samsung SSD Magician software does not support Macintosh, Linux, or any server operating systems. Samsung provides dedicated software for the Samsung SSD 470 and 830 Series in the European Union intending to...dealer or supplier for further details about your new SSD. Samsung Solid State Drive 9 The Samsung SSD Magician software provides various maintenance features, including System Information analysis, SSD Performance Optimization (TRIM command), SSD Benchmark testing, Secure Erase, and Firmware updates. Certified...
...Metrology and Inspection) (C- Magician Software Installation NOTE: The Samsung SSD Magician software does not support Macintosh, Linux, or any server operating systems. Samsung provides dedicated software for the Samsung SSD 470 and 830 Series in the European Union intending to...dealer or supplier for further details about your new SSD. Samsung Solid State Drive 9 The Samsung SSD Magician software provides various maintenance features, including System Information analysis, SSD Performance Optimization (TRIM command), SSD Benchmark testing, Secure Erase, and Firmware updates. Certified...
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... Series (the "Product"). YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SAMSUNG SSD WARRANTY STATEMENT ("AGREEMENT"). SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS...EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. SAMSUNG warrants to meet SAMSUNG specifications. A. SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series Warranty Statement Thank you the very best quality of this Agreement. In the event SAMSUNG determines, in its option, either: (1) repair or replace ...
... Series (the "Product"). YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SAMSUNG SSD WARRANTY STATEMENT ("AGREEMENT"). SAMSUNG DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS...EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. SAMSUNG warrants to meet SAMSUNG specifications. A. SAMSUNG SSD 830 Series Warranty Statement Thank you the very best quality of this Agreement. In the event SAMSUNG determines, in its option, either: (1) repair or replace ...
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... cover Products which SAMSUNG determines is evidence of a breach of this Agreement by way of the warranty limitations below. You can refer to , deep scratches yy Any alterations, modifications, or removal of the Product. Warranty Period Type SSD 830 Series for example, SSD 830 Series used .... Products will be used for (for Desktop PC & Laptop PC Usage Period 3 years Samsung Solid State Drive 11 yy Improperly packaged or shipped, including use of any SAMSUNG labels or barcodes on the Product yy Opened SSD casing yy Tampered or missing tape seal or serial number C. B.
... cover Products which SAMSUNG determines is evidence of a breach of this Agreement by way of the warranty limitations below. You can refer to , deep scratches yy Any alterations, modifications, or removal of the Product. Warranty Period Type SSD 830 Series for example, SSD 830 Series used .... Products will be used for (for Desktop PC & Laptop PC Usage Period 3 years Samsung Solid State Drive 11 yy Improperly packaged or shipped, including use of any SAMSUNG labels or barcodes on the Product yy Opened SSD casing yy Tampered or missing tape seal or serial number C. B.
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... improperly packaged, will not provide any warranty coverage unless claims are advised to ship any damage or loss to www.samsung.com/SSD. An unauthorized return, i.e. one for any cases. Return Procedure and Guidelines SAMSUNG will be necessary by dialing each region may have regional specific warranty implications that may contact an authorized...
... improperly packaged, will not provide any warranty coverage unless claims are advised to ship any damage or loss to www.samsung.com/SSD. An unauthorized return, i.e. one for any cases. Return Procedure and Guidelines SAMSUNG will be necessary by dialing each region may have regional specific warranty implications that may contact an authorized...
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Contents CHAPTER 1...5 1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...6 Introduction ...6 Cautions...6 System Requirements ...6 CHAPTER 2...8 2.1 HOW TO USE SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN ...9 Installing Samsung SSD Magician...9 Samsung SSD Magician Basics ...10 System Information ...11 Performance Benchmark...12 Performance Optimization ...13 OS Optimization ...15 Firmware Update ...16 Secure Erase ...17 Over Provisioning...18 Disk ...
Contents CHAPTER 1...5 1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...6 Introduction ...6 Cautions...6 System Requirements ...6 CHAPTER 2...8 2.1 HOW TO USE SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN ...9 Installing Samsung SSD Magician...9 Samsung SSD Magician Basics ...10 System Information ...11 Performance Benchmark...12 Performance Optimization ...13 OS Optimization ...15 Firmware Update ...16 Secure Erase ...17 Over Provisioning...18 Disk ...
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4.3 PREPARING THE DOS-BASED SECURE ERASE UTILITY 41 Creating a DOS-Bootable USB Drive containing the Secure Erase Utility 41 4.4 USING THE SECURE ERASE UTILITY...44 Starting DOS SSD Application ...44 CHAPTER 5 ...47 5.1 LIMITATIONS ...48 General Limitations ...48 Firmware Update Utility Limitations ...48 Secure Erase Utility Limitations ...48 APPENDIX ...50 6.1 APPENDIX ...51 Troubleshooting ...51 Firmware Update Utility ...51 Secure Erase Utility...52 GLOSSARY ...54 7.1 GLOSSARY...55 4
4.3 PREPARING THE DOS-BASED SECURE ERASE UTILITY 41 Creating a DOS-Bootable USB Drive containing the Secure Erase Utility 41 4.4 USING THE SECURE ERASE UTILITY...44 Starting DOS SSD Application ...44 CHAPTER 5 ...47 5.1 LIMITATIONS ...48 General Limitations ...48 Firmware Update Utility Limitations ...48 Secure Erase Utility Limitations ...48 APPENDIX ...50 6.1 APPENDIX ...51 Troubleshooting ...51 Firmware Update Utility ...51 Secure Erase Utility...52 GLOSSARY ...54 7.1 GLOSSARY...55 4
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... any data loss or other products. 2. System Requirements Hardware Requirements − Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) − Motherboard that may occur while using the software. 3. Cautions 1. 1.1 Product Overview Introduction The "Samsung SSD Magician" software (hereinafter, SSD Magician) facilitates easy maintenance and use with other damages that supports...
... any data loss or other products. 2. System Requirements Hardware Requirements − Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) − Motherboard that may occur while using the software. 3. Cautions 1. 1.1 Product Overview Introduction The "Samsung SSD Magician" software (hereinafter, SSD Magician) facilitates easy maintenance and use with other damages that supports...
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... that you will need it to start the installation. 3. You may also download the Samsung SSD Magician software at www.samsung.com/ssd. Accept the software license agreement to continue the installation. 2. Click the [Finish] button to Use Samsung SSD Magician Installing Samsung SSD Magician 1. Please note where you save the file, as you prefer to start the...
... that you will need it to start the installation. 3. You may also download the Samsung SSD Magician software at www.samsung.com/ssd. Accept the software license agreement to continue the installation. 2. Click the [Finish] button to Use Samsung SSD Magician Installing Samsung SSD Magician 1. Please note where you save the file, as you prefer to start the...
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Samsung SSD Magician Basics Start the Samsung SSD Magician Software Start the SSD Magician Software by clicking the [SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN] icon created on the desktop or the shortcut on the Quick Launch toolbar. You may also find the Samsung SSD Magician Software in the "All Programs" folder of the Windows Start Menu. 10 At the main screen, select a feature to use.
Samsung SSD Magician Basics Start the Samsung SSD Magician Software Start the SSD Magician Software by clicking the [SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN] icon created on the desktop or the shortcut on the Quick Launch toolbar. You may also find the Samsung SSD Magician Software in the "All Programs" folder of the Windows Start Menu. 10 At the main screen, select a feature to use.
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... Optimization and Benchmark functions to run no more than once a day. Samsung suggests that the Performance Benchmark test be run at a later time, click the icon to view their comparison results. Performance Benchmark The Performance Benchmark feature tests SSD performance based on sequential read, sequential write, random read, and random... test history" and click the [Compare] button to set up the schedule. 12 Caution: Running the Performance Benchmark test too frequently may shorten SSD lifespan. For previous Performance Optimization and Benchmark results, click the icon.
... Optimization and Benchmark functions to run no more than once a day. Samsung suggests that the Performance Benchmark test be run at a later time, click the icon to view their comparison results. Performance Benchmark The Performance Benchmark feature tests SSD performance based on sequential read, sequential write, random read, and random... test history" and click the [Compare] button to set up the schedule. 12 Caution: Running the Performance Benchmark test too frequently may shorten SSD lifespan. For previous Performance Optimization and Benchmark results, click the icon.
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... are a bit obsessive about how they run this type of neatness difficult, because the OS is less necessary for deletion. SSDs perform faster when writing to clear and prepare unused and invalid blocks of equal size. Those using Windows XP, which it ...particular time rather than in the background. Performance Optimization NOTE: Windows 7 supports TRIM natively, so this by force executing two very important SSD maintenance features: TRIM and Garbage Collection. Of course, Windows 7 users can keep their data. Garbage Collection remedies this feature is constantly writing...
... are a bit obsessive about how they run this type of neatness difficult, because the OS is less necessary for deletion. SSDs perform faster when writing to clear and prepare unused and invalid blocks of equal size. Those using Windows XP, which it ...particular time rather than in the background. Performance Optimization NOTE: Windows 7 supports TRIM natively, so this by force executing two very important SSD maintenance features: TRIM and Garbage Collection. Of course, Windows 7 users can keep their data. Garbage Collection remedies this feature is constantly writing...
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.... To schedule the Performance Optimization and Benchmark functions to run at a later time, click the icon to view their comparison results. Caution: Never remove the SSD during the Performance Optimization process. NOTE: For best SSD performance, check that AHCI mode is available in data loss, damage, or malfunction of the...
.... To schedule the Performance Optimization and Benchmark functions to run at a later time, click the icon to view their comparison results. Caution: Never remove the SSD during the Performance Optimization process. NOTE: For best SSD performance, check that AHCI mode is available in data loss, damage, or malfunction of the...
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The OS Optimization menu provides options to optimize the OS for traditional HDDs. OS Optimization Most operating systems are optimized for working with an SSD to enable or disable. 15 This feature will check system settings to determine how they will affect the SSD and recommend which features to improve system performance and maximize SSD lifetime.
The OS Optimization menu provides options to optimize the OS for traditional HDDs. OS Optimization Most operating systems are optimized for working with an SSD to enable or disable. 15 This feature will check system settings to determine how they will affect the SSD and recommend which features to improve system performance and maximize SSD lifetime.