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Installing Intel X-25M G2 SSD what should I do?

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Messymitch503
So I cant really get a clear picture on the steps I should take to do this. I'm thinking something like this.

1. Install hardware into PC.
2. Do I need to set it to AHCI in bios (I'm not sure what this does and If I even need to do it)? I have another drive, 300gb velociraptor I will be using for storage. Not sure if that will conflict.
3. Boot using the new version firmware disk. Install firmware.
4. Install the OS.
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MrLinky
As long as your are installing windows 7 on your ssd, you can pretty much treat it like a normal hdd (7 is very ssd-friendly). Im pretty sure you can flash the firmware whenever you want, but just to be sure, flash it before installing the OS.

The raptor shouldn't conflict but if you want to play it safe, have the ssd plugged into the first available sata slot (ie 0 or 1) and the raptor/any other hdd in the next slot(s).

And AHCI should always be on unless you need to fool the computer into thinking the hdds are connected by IDE cables (old technology).
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valtopps
i too bought a x25-m installed the new firmware 02hd now i want to install windows 7 on it but not sure if i need to do anything else to it.
btw where in the bios is ahci? and where is trim?
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Lysdexik
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i too bought a x25-m installed the new firmware 02hd now i want to install windows 7 on it but not sure if i need to do anything else to it.
btw where in the bios is ahci? and where is trim?
You should first update the firmware which you said you did, then install windows and do the registry fix which I've posted a few times just look up my previous posts. Then change IDE mode to ahci I forget what option it's under in the bios but just look through the pages and try to find an option set to IDE and select it and change to AHCI. Intel toolbox isn't available for DL right now which let's you manually TRIM and set it on a schedule. Intel will post it for download ASAP, I guess they pulled that dl when they pulled the non working firmware but I assume since the working one is out they will repost the toolbox soon.
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valtopps
ok this is what i did
installed new fireware 02hd
went into bios set it to ahci
intalled windows 7

is that it?
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Lysdexik
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Originally Posted by valtopps View Post
ok this is what i did
installed new fireware 02hd
went into bios set it to ahci
intalled windows 7

is that it?
I had to do the registry fix before changing it to AHCI, but then again I tried setting it to AHCI after I installed windows, so maybe it will work if you do it before.
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valtopps
im using it now. seems to be working good.
thanks i have no idea what this ahci is? but like i said its working, thanks
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Wait... Why do you gotta update the firmware before installing windows 7? I'm scared now
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Chunky_Chimp
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Wait... Why do you gotta update the firmware before installing windows 7? I'm scared now

Flashing the firmware on any SSD (besides newer OCZ MLCs) wipes the drive completely clean, so it's safer doing it BEFORE you install the OS.
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Well I did it after I installed windows 7.. Is there going to be a problem?
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valtopps
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Wait... Why do you gotta update the firmware before installing windows 7? I'm scared now

why are you scared? are you scared when you overclock too? i will hold your hand. hehehe
i just updated the firmware because it was old im sure this new fw will make it run smother. so far im very happy.
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Well I did it after I installed windows 7.. Is there going to be a problem?

Should be fine, guess that proves that you can install it after OS without wiping the drive.
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why are you scared? are you scared when you overclock too? i will hold your hand. hehehe
i just updated the firmware because it was old im sure this new fw will make it run smother. so far im very happy.

No, that is not what I meant. I like the new firmware. I was jsut wondering is there should be a problem if I installed the Os after the firmware update...
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valtopps
i guess were all learning here. this is fun and exciting. i just got mine today
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So, say next time there is a firmware update.. What exactly should I do, so I can keep this in mind.
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So, say next time there is a firmware update.. What exactly should I do, so I can keep this in mind.


IIRC you can upgrade the FW anytime, and wont loose anything
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IIRC you can upgrade the FW anytime, and wont loose anything

Only Vertexes (or similar OCZ drives with the Barefoot controller) can be flashed without wiping data; however if you can get a Barefoot-based SSD to work with Vertex firmware, you can still accompish this.
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Darren9
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Only Vertexes (or similar OCZ drives with the Barefoot controller) can be flashed without wiping data; however if you can get a Barefoot-based SSD to work with Vertex firmware, you can still accompish this.

I think you'll find the Intels are the same as the Vertex, its recommended that you back up because there's a chance the flash process will fail - if it completes without issues you don't lose anything. I've flashed both my X25-m and Agility without issues or data loss.
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