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Samsung SSD Self-Install Photo Guide
for desktop computers
© 2013 Samsung Electronics Co.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 00 02 01 Bracket Package (installation program & manual CD instruction manual, warranty) SSD mounting spacer cable stickers SATA screws SATA to USB connector SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Carefully open the SSD box. for desktop computers Make sure that there are no missing components!
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 01 03 02 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Remove the CD from the black document pouch, and for desktop computers insert it into the CD-ROM drive. You can also download the guide at www.samsung.com/samsungssd . (See next page)
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 02 04 03 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide You can also download the program at the official for desktop computers Samsung SSD homepage. You can also download the guide at www.samsung.com/samsungssd . (SSD firmware, Magician software, Samsung Data Migration software)
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 03 05 04 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Install the Magician program. for desktop computers *Run the CD, then click the setup file in the Magician Software folder to install the program.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 04 06 05 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Install the Data Migration program. for desktop computers Using Data Migration migrates all of the user's data including the OS. This means re-installation of the OS is not necessary. * Run the CD, then click the setup file in the Magician Software folder to install the program.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 05 07 06 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Run the Data Migration program, for desktop computers and then connect the SSD to the computer. 1. On the main screen, click ‘Start’ to run the Data Migration program.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 06 08 07 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Connect the SSD to the computer. for desktop computers 2. Connect the SSD to the desktop computer using the SATA to USB connector.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 07 09 08 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Run the Data Migration program, and make for desktop computers sure to the SSD is detected in the program. 3. The Data Migration program will automatically detect the SSD.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 08 10 09 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Click the ‘Start Migration’ button to start Data Migration . for desktop computers * Data Migration migrates the data and the operating system (Windows) installed on the computer you are using to the SSD you have purchased. * After data migration is complete, turn off the computer and then disconnect the SSD from the USB connector.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 09 11 10 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Open the cover of your computer. for desktop computers * The details of how to open the cover differ between computer models. Refer to the service manual for your computer to open the cover safely. * You need to open the cover on the opposite side to remove the HDD. This is described in the next step.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 10 12 11 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the for desktop computers original HDD (or existing SSD) in your computer. The cables that have been disconnected from the original HDD need to be reconnected to your new SSD. It is recommended that you mark these cables in some way so that they are not confused with other cables.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 11 13 12 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Remove the HDD by unfastening the screws for desktop computers holding the HDD in the drive bay.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 12 14 13 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Attach the bracket to the SSD. for desktop computers * The bracket is sold separately. (However, a bracket is included in the Desktop Kit and All-in-One Kit.) * The bracket may not be necessary, depending on the design of your computer. * Use four screws to fasten it securely in place.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 12 14 13 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Attach the bracket to the SSD. for desktop computers * The bracket is sold separately. (However, a bracket is included in the Desktop Kit and All-in-One Kit.) * The bracket may not be necessary, depending on the design of your computer. * Use four screws to fasten it securely in place.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 13 15 14 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Insert the SSD, fitted with the bracket, into the location of for desktop computers the original HDD(usually SATA port #0), and secure it in place. The HDD is usually mounted in SATA port #0, because booting starts at the lowest-numbered SATA port and then proceeds sequentially. (Port #0, port #1, port #2, and so on.) Therefore, you need to mount your new S
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 13 15 14 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Insert the SSD, fitted with the bracket, into the location of for desktop computers the original HDD(usually SATA port #0), and secure it in place. The HDD is usually mounted in SATA port #0, because booting starts at the lowest-numbered SATA port and then proceeds sequentially. (Port #0, port #1, port #2, and so on.) Therefore, you need to mount your new S
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 14 16 15 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Connect the cables that have been disconnected for desktop computers from the existing HDD to your new SSD.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 14 16 15 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Connect the cables that have been disconnected for desktop computers from the existing HDD to your new SSD.
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Checking Installing Data Mounting Checking the Product the Program Migration the SSD SSD Mounting 15 17 16 SSD Self-Install Photo Guide Connect the existing HDD to the port with the for desktop computers next lowest number. For example, if the SSD is connected to port #0, then connect the HDD to port #1.
