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Slow 1TB SSD on Alienware 17 R2
I have a Samsung 1 TB SSD on this system and it doesn't seem to be very fast. The Samsung Magic software reports that AHCI is not enabled.
Anyone know how to enable that?
Alienware-Eimy
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December 16th, 2016 18:00
Hi,
It should be from the BIOS, but if you change your BOOT mode, you will likely have to reinstall Windows. You should also check if the boot order is properly set and if there are not too many startup items slowing down the power on process.
PickyBiker
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December 18th, 2016 18:00
The is no apparent setting in the BIOS for AHCI.
Alienware-Eimy
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December 20th, 2016 14:00
Then the boot setting is automatically set for that. How long is it taking to get into Windows?
Tesla1856
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December 20th, 2016 16:00
Maybe post your R/W speeds and IOPS.
Samsung Magician often has trouble detecting AHCI. I would not automatically assume something is broken.
Also, if it's 2.5inch or M.2 form-factor
SATA or PCIe interface and finally
AHCI or NVMe protocol.
PickyBiker
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December 20th, 2016 19:00
I went back to the original windows 8 and then upgraded to 10 again and everything is now working just fine.