My SSD 24 GB....how to use it ??!! (windows 8)

Please help

I have just bought samsung ultrabook series 5 (Model NP530U4C-S02) with 1 tera hard disk and 24 GB SSD.

when i open my computer i see only my 1 tera HD but i can't see my SSD.

i want to know:

1- how to use my SSD 24 GB to get the advantage of the SSD ??

2- can i install windows 8 in such storage (24 GB) ??

3- generally, what is the advantage of having SSD 24 GB ??!!....i can't see/use/feel it !!



Regards,

 

118 viewer and no answer !!
i am disappointed !!
any help please !!

 

That's not a dedicated SSD, but rather a cache device built into the 1TB HDD. I believe it's known as ExpressCache.

https://www.condusiv.com/partners/oem/technologies/expresscache/

The 24GB will be used for the storage of and quick access to the most common operating system functions, allowing fast boot for example.

 

The 24GB ssd is being used as a cache. Being 24GB, it is not actually built into the 1tb hdd. It will be in the Msata slot. This is a mpcie slot, that is also msata compatible. You should check your programs and you will notice that you have some sort of express cache installed. This cache is making your latop boot up and shut down ~twice as fast, than if you did not have it.
So there is nothing to do, but let it do its work.
Now if you want, you can get a bigger msata ssd and take out the 24GB ssd, use the new msata ssd as your primary hdd, and use the 1tb as back-up.

 

Thank you very much for your reply
i still have some questions if you haven't mind

according to these specifications of my laptop in this link ( http://www.samsung.com/sg/consumer/...ook-pc/ultra-portable/NP530U4C-S02SG)......it was written that (ExpressCache 24GB), i searched in my system information and found that its type is is (24GB SanDisk i100 SSD)
these are my questions:

1- I realized that it's working automatically without any interference from me....is it right ?!

2- how to check my programs to notice that i have sort of express cach installed?

3- Can i use the intel rapid start technology for my SSD or it's different technology not compatible with my laptop and Sandisk SSD ??
this is link explaining steps to intel smart response technology but i don't know if it useful for me or not ??!!
Chipset Software — Intel® Smart Response Technology User Guide

Regards,

 

1, it works automatically.
2, you cannot check anything, i just does what it does.
3, I think the Intel RST just works with anything.
Read this if you plan on getting a SSD.
The SSD Optimization Guide Redesigned | The SSD Review

 

Looks like the 24GB is build onto your board so there are no upgrade possibilities.

 

Thanks a lot guys for your helpful answers
i found software in may laptop made by samsung show the status of the ssd cache and give u choice to make it on or off as i haven't any options or control on its working operation so i think it is just working automatically !!
this is a screen shot from the software
thanks

 

The point of a cache is that it will put the data most frequently accessed on it using a caching algorithm, hence why you cannot tweak how it works.