Solid State Drives (SSD) are available in 2.5", 3.5" or m.2 format.
Connection
The 2.5" and 3.5" SSDs are connected to the computer with a SATA cable and power supply cable.
1 – SATA cable
2 – SSD power cable from a power supply
3 – SSD power adapter for MOLEX connector
A SATA cable plugs into a motherboard connector (SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3 connectors). This cable transmits data from the SSD to the motherboard. The difference between SATA connectors is their bandwidth:
- SATA I – 1.5 Gbit/s
- SATA II – 3 Gbit/s
- SATA III – 6 Gbit/s
SSD in m.2 format is plugged into the motherboard in the corresponding slot. SSD in this format has a higher read-write speed.
If you don't have an SSD m.2 slot, you can purchase a PCI Express m.2 adapter.
Installation of 2.5" and 3.5" SSD
Before installing, you must completely switch off the computer's power and remove the side cover of the computer case.
You will need a screwdriver to install the SSD.
SSDs are installed in the compartment for data storage devices.
This compartment is located in the front bottom part of the computer case
Almost all cases have a fan to blow air through the compartment for data storage devices. The convenient location of the SSD does not interfere with the air circulation in the computer case.
A dedicated bracket is included in the package for the 2.5" SSD, as the size of the 2.5" SSD does not allow it to be fully inserted into the compartment.
To install, you must first fix the SSD to the bracket using the screws that came with it. Next, fasten the bracket in the compartment.
After installation, the SATA cable and power cable must be connected.
The 3.5" SSD is the same size as a hard disk drive and can be easily fitted into the compartment for data storage devices without any bracket.
Installation of an m.2 SSD
You will need a screwdriver to install the m.2 SSD.
A complication in installing the board may be that the video card may have to be removed. This is because the connector is located in close proximity to the PCI Express x16 connector (for video cards).
Insert the board into the slot and secure it with the retaining screw.
Installation of external SSDs
External SSDs are connected via a USB connector. In this case, use a more modern USB connector (3.0 or higher) to increase data transmission speed.
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