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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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Which Operating Systems support Samsung SSDs? |
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All operating systems support SSDs, but not all operating systems are optimized to keep SSDs working at peak performance. Older operating systems, such as Windows XP and Windows Vista, do not natively support some SSD maintenance features like TRIM. We recommend utilizing operating systems that ar...
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How do I configure AHCI settings?
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The best way to enable AHCI is to go to BIOS and enable AHCI mode, and then install the operating system. Boot the system, Enter BIOS setup Change SATA settings from IDE to AHCI. Install the operating system. When Windows is installed without enabling the AHCI mode in BIOS setup, an error may o...
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What is e-Drive, and how do I use it? |
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eDrive (available for 840 EVO , 850 PRO, 850 EVO): eDrive linked with BitLocker software is a technology to improve the security performance of BitLocker, which is provided by the Microsoft Windows operating system. BitLocker uses software-handled encryption, but when it is linked with a storage d...
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What should I watch out for when using e-DRIVE?
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When using e-DRIVE, pay attention to the following information:- It can be used only with Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.- All Encrypted Hard Drives must be attached to non-RAID controllers to function properly.- For Encrypted SSDs used as data drives: •The drive must be in an uninitializ...
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How can I fix the “bootmgr is missing error” while trying to boot from Windows? |
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Create a Windows Recovery Disk and run it to solve the “bootmgr is missing error.” To learn how to create an OS repair disk, consult Microsoft or your computer’s manufacturer. The bootmgr can also be repaired with the Windows installation disc by selecting the repair option. Please see your OS help...
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What should I do if I don't see my SSD in the Device Manager
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1) Sometimes the system may fail to detect the SSD automatically. Please search for new devices in Windows Device Manager. 2) When Hot Plug for each port in the BIOS settings of the system is set to Off by default, Windows may fail to detect the SSD. - Reboot the system, enter BIOS setup, and...
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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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Where do I find the device drivers for my Samsung SSD? |
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There are no device drivers for Samsung SSDs. All Samsung SATA SSDs work as plug-and-play devices, which mean they should be recognized by your system immediately after connecting the device cables.If you have hot swap enabled within your BIOS for a specified SATA port you will be able to hot swap...
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How do I set up Over Provisioning?
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1) In Magician Home, enable Over Provisioning (OP) to configure its settings. a. You may select the OP size as desired - Recommended : Default setting, 10% of available space - Custom : Enter the percentage desired b. Use Set OP / Clear OP button to enable or disable OP c. If t...
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What is RAPID, and how do I use it? |
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What is RAPID Mode: RAPID (Real Time Acceleration Processing of I/O data) Mode uses the DRAM caching technique provided by Samsung Magician to enhance the performance of the SSD. RAPID mode is paired exclusively with Samsung SATA SSDs and available as a feature of the accompanying Samsung SSD Magi...
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What do I need to watch out for when using RAPID?
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Restrictions for RAPID (Real Time Acceleration Processing of I/O data) 1. Even if you have more than one SSD connected to the system, only one of them can use RAPID Mode 2. RAID mode is not supported 3. NVIDIA Storage controller is not supported 4. A RAPID Mode enabled SSD does not support firm...
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How do I perform Secure Erase? |
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Before running Secure Erase, make sure that the firmware of the SSD is updated to the latest version. Also be aware that all data on the drive will be destroyed. - Windows : . Use Magician to run Secure Erase.Download Magician at http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd - DOS : . Use the Windows Magic...
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What is TRIM?
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TRIM is a facility by which the OS can notify the SSD when data is either marked for erase or no longer valid. TRIM helps to make Garbage Collection more efficient by preparing invalid data for deletion. When the OS “deletes” data, the data does not actually go anywhere. The space in wh...
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