Installing the SSD
1. Open the case or cabinet.
2. Remove the existing storage devices if any.
3. Power on your computer.
4. Access the BIOS setup while the computer is booting. Usually, the computer screen displays the keys to be pressed to
access the BIOS setup during the boot process. See the computer or motherboard documentation for information on
how to access the BIOS.
5. Ensure that a PCIe device is set in the BIOS boot sequence or boot priority list.See the computer or motherboard
documentation for details on how to these information and how to boot from an M.2 SSD.
6. Power down the computer.
7. Locate the M.2 PCIe slot in your motherboard.
Note
:The images shown here are just examples. Your computer might look different than what is shown here.
Figure 1: M.2 Slot in a Desktop
Figure 2: M.2 Slot in a Laptop
Seagate BarraCuda 510 Installation Guide, Rev. A
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