Intel
®
Solid-State Drive
Installation Guide
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Intel
®
Solid-State Drive
Installation Guide
Overview
Installing an Intel SSD consists of three main steps:
Before you Begin
•
Download and save
the Intel Data Migration Software to your current storage device:
http://www.intel.com/go/ssdinstallation
•
Confirm you have the necessary hardware for installation:
Note:
Contents vary based on package purchased.
This guide explains how to install an Intel
®
Solid-State Drive
(Intel
®
SSD) in a SATA-based desktop or notebook computer.
The instructions include migrating your data from your current
storage device (such as a hard disk drive) to your new Intel SSD
using Intel
®
Data Migration Software.
1.
Connect the Intel SSD to your computer.
2.
Migrate your data from your current storage device to your new Intel SSD.
3.
Swap the placement of your current storage device with your new Intel SSD.
Hardware item
Required for
1. SATA-to-SATA interface cable
Desktop computers
2. SATA power adapter
Desktop computers without a SATA power cable
3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws
Desktop computers with 3.5-inch drive bay
4. USB-to-SATA cable
Notebook computers
5. Drive sleeve
Notebook computers (optional - for use with your old
storage device after the SSD is installed)
6. Phillips screwdriver
Most computers
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