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April 23rd, 2011 08:00
How to install an Intel 320 SSD in a Dell Precision workstation?
I have a Dell Precision T3400 workstation running Vista x64 Ultimate. I purchased an Intel 320 series 120GB SSD to serve as a replacement C Drive. Unfortunately, my A11 BIOS will not recognize the new SATA SSD drive. Here's what I have done so far:
- Mounted the SSD on its 3.5 in adapter bracket.
- Unplugged my Precision and opened it up.
- Slide the Intel adapter bracket into the empty SATA drive bay and plugged the SSD into the SATA power cable:
- Plugged the SSD data cable into my SATA-4 port #4:
- Rebooted and pressed F2 to enter the BIOS setup and displayed the drive list:
- Noticed that the SSD was not recognized on the SATA-4 port:
What must I do to get the BIOS to recognize the SSD?
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