SSD User Manual Solid State Drive ssd.supertalent.
Table of Contents 1. Product Overview ................................................... 2 (1.1) – PRODUCT DEFINITION .................................................. 2 (1.2) – INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ................................................ 2 1.2.1 SATA Interface ....................................................... 2 1.2.2 IDE Interface ......................................................... 2 (1.3) – SSD DIAGRAM .............................................................3 1.3.
1. Product Overview (1.1) – Product Definition A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a storage device that is based on semiconductors rather than rotating magnetic platters. Super Talent uses Flash memory as the storage media because they are fast, highly reliable, widely available, and are non-volatile. SSDs are a drop-in replacement with standard hard disk drives since they use both industry standard dimensions and a standard hard drive interface. (1.2) – Interface Description 1.2.
(1.3) – SSD Diagram 1.3.1 SATA Diagram Figure 1 shows the internal components and its connections in an SSD. The three main components that make up an SATA SSD are the following: - NAND Flash - SATA controller - SATA connector SATA FLASH ARRAY CONNECTOR SATA CONTROLLER Figure 1: Block Diagram of SATA SSD 1.3.2 IDE Diagram Figure 2 shows the internal components and its connections in an SSD.
2. Before Getting Started (2.1) Back Up Your Data Back up your existing drive before installing the SSD (2.2) Visual Inspection Before unpacking and handling the SSD, discharge the static electricity by touching the metal chassis of your computer or by using an anti-static wrist strap. Save the original shipping box and the anistatic bag in case you need to return the SSD.
3. Install the SSD (3.1) SSD Configuration The SSD can be installed in any mounting position in your computer. (3.2) Install the SSD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power down the PC Remove the computer system outside cover Connect a cable between the SSD and the host Replace the PC cover Power on the PC A BIOS sign-on message appears and displays a key sequence to enter the BIOS setup. Set up the BIOS to recognize the SSD. 7.
4. Using the SSD (4.1) Handling the SSD Be cautious when unpacking, installing, and handling the SSD drive. Misuse of the SSD voids all warranty. Follow these instructions when managing the SSD.
5. Support and Contact Information (5.1) Technical Support If additional support is needed, please visit our Web site for the following topics. - Warranty: If the warranty void label is broken, the warranty voids immediately.
