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    x200 + SSD + Win7

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by altecX, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. altecX

    altecX Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    I just picked up a used x200 I plan to put in a new SSD and run Widnows 7 on it. Are there any problems I should be aware of before hand or and driver problems I might have?

    It's a 2.26GHz and 2GB RAM, I plan to make that 4GB later on.
     
    altecX, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    not really...
     
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  3. AlbuquerqueFX

    AlbuquerqueFX Notebook Consultant

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    Enable AHCI in firmware before the install. Install Intel's Rapid Storage Technology driver after the install. Enjoy the ride :)
     
    AlbuquerqueFX, Aug 11, 2010
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    really? can't see much reason to... Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
    perhaps you could share your experience with it?
     
    antskip, Aug 11, 2010
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  5. AlbuquerqueFX

    AlbuquerqueFX Notebook Consultant

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    It allows you to validate that your configuration worked as-expected. How else are you going to empirically prove that both NCQ and AHCI are enabled and working properly?

    Remove it (if you like) when you're done making sure it's working as you expected.
     
    AlbuquerqueFX, Aug 12, 2010
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