DV6-7014NR + SSD Samsung 1Tb

Hi guys, recently i buy a ssd to swipe with my HD but if a put in hd spot the ssd is not recognized i only can see if a change with the blu-ray unit with a caddy, anyone can help me?

 

Try following the trouble-shooting decision tree here to Solution D.

If you cloned your current drive to the new SSD and your BIOS is set correctly the drive should be recognized. If you are doing a fresh OS install, the installer (CD or USB) should search for and find your new SSD if your BIOS is set correctly. If neither of these procedures work, try putting the new SSD in an external enclosure and/or attach the drive via USB. Use Disk Management to determine the state of the drive via your / or any other computer. .

Best, Dave

 

The bios is very limited what kind modification i can do? and in the place of dvd drive the system see the SSD drive!!

 

If your DV6-7014NR is in its stock (as delivered) configuration (Win 7 and no mSATA I think) just try cloning your original HDD to the new Samsung SSD. You should be able to do this with the provided Samsung Data Migration Software and with your new SSD in the caddy. When the clone has completed, move the SSD to the location of the old HDD. Provided this works you can then use the Samsung Magician software to optimize the OS for SSD use.

 

I have my op sys cloned in ssd but they can boot in the caddy, i think the location of old hd don't have enough power to turn on the SSD, because ssd is 1.5 A and de old hdd is 0.5 A. What you think?

 

Generally, each wire in the SATA connector is rated at 1.5A with the total connector capable of supplying power to any SATA specified drive. In short, no I don’t think you have a power issue. SATA is SATA…data bus speed and features may vary between SATA revisions but not the power.

After cloning, if you “can” BOOT to the new SSD via the caddy, but “cannot” BOOT to the SSD when moved to the original HDD position…. and the original HDD works in that position… then you have a connection issue to the SSD. I would suggest you recheck the SATA connection at the SSD and take a very close look at the HP adapter (if so equipped) to make sure the connector and drive are properly aligned and totally pushed in. SATA is configured with short pins and long pins so just one pin not making contact can make the drive disappear.

Best, Dave

Add:

If, for whatever reason, your original HDD was “not” set to AHCI mode in the OS and/or the BIOS… it also couldn’t hurt to check the BIOS AHCI mode setting for the BOOT drive.

 

I think that my bios is not set in AHCI mode and i can see any place to change that, may a need a bios mod?

 

Here’s what I’d do... if you haven’t already.

- Return the original HDD to its position.
- Update the BIOS
- Uninstall and Update the Chipset Drivers
- Uninstall and Update the Intel Rapid Storage Driver
- Install the Samsung Magician Tool
- Using Magician and with the SSD in the caddy...Check and update the SSD if new firmware is available.

(You can find the drivers via HP or here on NBR at Justin’s Driver Page. Be sure to read all notes and warning)

When complete:

- Download and run AS SSD (it’s freeware).
- In AS SSD, look for msahci mode - xx
- If it says "OK”... you are/were in AHCI Mode

If not... do the following:

- Exit all Windows programs.
- Run …regedit.
- Find subkeys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Msahci
Change the value in “Start” to “0”.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\pciide
Change the value in “Start” to “3”.

- Exit Regedit

Note: Set the AHCI driver in the registry before you change the BIOS SATA mode of the boot drive.

- Reboot to BIOS.
- In the BIOS... Look for something like:
SATA, SATA Port, or SATA Mode....
Options should look like .... IDE/AHCI/RAID
- Set to AHCI if available

If you are sure that there is no selection in the BIOS for AHCI Mode.... cross your fingers... exit the BIOS... and re-BOOT. Neither our DV2700t or DV4t have the AHCI mode selection available in the BIOS but are both running Win 7/64 in AHCI mode after doing the above and the DV4t is on a Samsung 840 500GB SSD. When windows starts it will load the AHCI driver for you and you should be good to go.... at least as far as AHCI mode goes. Honestly... I don’t think you have to be in AHCI mode to detect your new SSD but it can’t hurt.

Now clone the HDD to the SSD in the caddy “again” using the Samsung Migration tool. When complete, run both AS SSD and the Magician tool to check the SSD while still in the caddy position. When complete... move the SSD to the HDD slot, re-confirm the BOOT Order in the BIOS and see what happens.

If the SSD doesn’t BOOT to the OS... it’s not the SSD...there is something amiss in either the hardware or drivers.

 

thnks Dave i have all working now!!! (y)

 

Good to hear you have it working! Just curious...what was the problem?

 

I'm not sure but after I followed the steps you described magically worked. Once thank you!!!

 

LOL...you are very welcome. That is one very nice SSD you have there! ... enjoy

 

Hey! I'm looking to swapping out my HDD for either a 500GB or 1TB SSD in my dv6t-7000. I was just wondering how you're doing with your new SSD. Are you liking it? Are temperatures running cooler or hotter or the same on your computer? Thanks!

 

After a clean OS install my pc is like a bullet, about the temp so far is cooling but i also change my memory to a 1.35v maybe this help to keep cooling.

 

Great! Thanks for your reply. Can you expand on your memory change to a 1.35v? What is that?

I am waiting for a Samsung Evo 840 sale before I purchase one. I am deciding between a 750GB and a 1TB one as they are very expensive and unsure if the 1TB SSD will be causing issues for me and if it is even necessary. I'd hate to carry around an external drive as storage.

 

I get a great improvement of performance after install the windows with UEFI and also i don't have anymore the 3F0 error...