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How do I Initialize and Format a SSD in Windows?
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To initialize and format your drive, There are 2 main methods. Method 1. Disk Management Windows 7: Click the ‘Start’ button, right-click ‘Computer’, and select ‘Manage’. A Computer Management window will open displaying 3 panes. Off to your left, you’ll see 3 (or more) selections. If you cannot s...
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Why is the capacity of my Samsung Solid State Drive displayed differently from the actual capacity? |
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Samsung SSDs conform to the International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials (IDEMA) standard, which classifies approximately 93 percent of their actual physical memory capacity as usable space for storage. To make calculations easier for consumers, manufactures rate drive capacity based on the as...
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What should I do if I cannot install the OS?
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1) There are 3 types of installation media available for OS installation -Check the surface of the OS installation CD for any damage (scratches, fingerprints, stains, etc.). -Try another USB Flash Drive -Try to redownload the ISO 2) Replace the SATA cable and reboot.3) Make sure that th...
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What should I do if I cannot format the drive |
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1) If the SSD is not properly connected, it may not be detected. Reconnect the drive and then try again. 2) Make sure that the SATA connector on the board does not contain debris, or is not damaged. 3) Replace the SATA cable and try again. 4) Move the SSD to a different SATA port and see if the dri...
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Formatting Partitions.
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Formatting partitions. If the source disk has an unformatted partition, cloning may fail. Please format the partition and try cloning again. Windows Vista and 7: 1. Select Start > Computer (Windows + E). 2. In Windows Explorer, select your computer and right-click the [Manage] menu. 3. Cli...
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