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    Question about installing SSD in x201

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Flyersfan139, Dec 2, 2010.

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    I usually just install the Lenovo System Update and let that program install the necessary drivers. Always works for me. You can decide if you want to install or not, the Lenovo bloatware (access connection, etc) via that program.
     
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    Where do I get that at?
     
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    Cool thanks installing w7 now if I can ever get this disc burnt! (Removed the eicfg file from an old disc then realized it was x86 now I have to start over :()
     
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    Does anyone know about the Intel Rapid Storage Technology for their SSDs? Should I download that and which one should I dl? Not sure which chipset I have.
     
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    Awesome got it all installed :) Thanks!

    This thing is so fast.
     
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    Yep, awesome machine. Enjoy!
     
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    Awesome, is it a good idea to run the SSD optimizer like it says? How often do you run it?
     
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    I also have a question about the battery, its at 98% now but when I plug it in it says no activity. Shouldn't it be charging? When I unplug it then it will say discharging.

    EDIT: Nvm saw that it wont charge until it gets to 96%
     
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    Well, I ran the System Configuration Tuner when I first got the drive on my X200. You only need to run that once, so I would suggest doing that. I run the SSD Optimizer once a week as suggested by Intel. Others here may do otherwise but I have two Intel SSDs now, and they're both running great after a few months.
     
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    Hmm my random write speeds seem way off, here are the bench marks. Any idea what it could be?

    [​IMG]
     
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    OS and are you using the Intel Rapid drivers?
     
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    Windows 7 Home Premium and yes.
     
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    I'll check on ahci mode. But yeah the seem real low even for not doing any tweaks.


    Edit: Yep its enabled
     
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    Fixed it. Had to enable write caching, I followed some ssd tweaking guide that told me to disable it I guess that's what screwed it up.
     
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