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SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Carefully open the SSD box.
Make sure that there are no missing components!
insert it into the CD-ROM drive.
You can also download the guide at www.samsung.com/samsungssd . (See next page)
Samsung SSD homepage.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Install the Magician program.
*Run the CD, then click the setup file in the Magician Software folder to install the program.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Install the Data Migration program.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Run the Data Migration program,
and then connect the SSD to the computer.
1. On the main screen, click Start to run the Data Migration program.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Connect the SSD to the computer.
2. Connect the SSD to the desktop computer using the SATA to USB connector.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Run the Data Migration program, and make
sure to the SSD is detected in the program.
3. The Data Migration program will automatically detect the SSD.
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SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Open the cover of your computer.
Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the original HDD (or existing SSD) in your computer.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Remove the HDD by unfastening the screws
holding the HDD in the drive bay.
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Insert the SSD, fitted with the bracket, into the location of the original HDD
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SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Connect the cables that have been disconnected
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Connect the existing HDD to the port with the
next lowest number.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Connect the existing HDD to the port with the
next lowest number.
reinstalled HDD.
reinstalled HDD.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Reattach the side covers to the computer.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Reboot the computer, and immediately enter
BIOS setup.
Reboot the computer, and immediately enter
BIOS setup.
for desktop computers Change IDE mode to AHCI mode.
the new SSD automatically, and a message will advise you reboot the computer.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers After rebooting, run the Magician program
to verify that the SSD has been detected correctly.
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supports SATA 3.
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The installation and optimization of the SSD is now complete.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Place the SSD sticker in a prominent location.
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SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Carefully open the SSD box.
Make sure that there are no missing components!
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Open the cover of your computer.
original HDD (or existing SSD) in your computer.
Remove the HDD by unfastening the screws holding the HDD in the drive bay.
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Insert the SSD, fitted with the bracket, into the location of the original HDD.
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Connect the existing HDD to the port with the next lowest number.
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Connect the SATA cable and the power cable to the reinstalled HDD.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Reattach the side covers to the computer.
Reattach the side covers to the computer.
for desktop computers Turn on the computer, and install Windows.
Turn on the computer, and install Windows.
for desktop computers Reboot the computer, and immediately enter BIOS setup.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Change IDE mode to AHCI mode.
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Install the Magician program using the CD provided.
for desktop computers You can also download the program at the official
Samsung SSD homepage.
the SSD has been detected correctly.
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SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers If you are using SATA 2,
check whether your mainboard supports SATA 3.
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* The installation and optimization of the SSD is now complete.
SSD Self-Install Photo Guide for desktop computers Place the SSD sticker in a prominent location.
