Alienware 15 R3 2016 m2 2280 SSD

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• Alienware 15 R2: Move OS to SSD

  Hello!

  I really hope that there is someone here who can help you as I struggled for days with that.  I just bought an Alienware 15 R2 with a 1 TB HARD drive and a 1 TB SSD.

  When I got to the machine (and after virtually all my stufff) I realized that for reasons that I can't just begin to understand the operating system has been installed on the HARD drive and not on the SSD.

  I tried mainly to use the USB stick recovery alienware to do a fresh install, but I can't get the OS on the SSD.

  In the BIOS drives looks like this

  Fixed HDD HGST HTS721010 (1000 GB)
  Second HARD drive no
  Third HARD drive no
  M.2 PM951 is 1024 GB Samsung SSD-1

  However, the SSD is not available as an option in the boot (even when you select Legacy) menu.  I tried of pwd protect the HARD drive and to deliberately enter the wrong pwd 3 times to lock, then start with the Alienware USB key recovery.  But when I try to install the OS it will return the error "a required disk partition is missing."

  Please, please, if someone can advise I would be very grateful, because it makes me crazy.  Have the operating system on the HARD drive and leaving the much faster SSD for any storage of files on makes no sense at all.

  Thank you!

  Charlie

  After weeks of frustration, I finally managed to get the start-up of the SSD.  I could not initialize the disk with Partition of AOMEI Deputy.  After much fiddling around, however, I was finally able to make an exact copy of the HDD to the SSD with AOMEI PA and then all of a sudden the SSD starts.  I had tried another disc copy programs without success but with AOMEI it finally worked.  When the SSD finally start, it was easy to do a clean install of Win10 on the partition of win.  My Alienware15 is now 16 seconds to start password Win, rather 3 or 4 minutes before...

  Thank you all for a helping hand and a specific thanks to CHERRYS2 for the tip of AOMEI PA!

• Upgrade Alienware 17 r2, graphics, memory and SSD; heating system and stops

  I tried to find information on the upgrade from my old system of r2 to Alienware 17 with new graphics, memory and an SSD, but I've been to find contradictory information on it, and if I would still be able to upgrade my graphics.

  My current setup is:

  Computer model M17x

  OS version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Processor

  Manufacturer Intel Core i7 CPU M 620 @ 2.67GHz

  Clock speed 2.7 Ghz

  L2 Cache size 256

  Memory

  Available memory 35.50%

  The file size of the page 10 048,7 MB

  Available Page file 85.84%

  Virtual memory 10 048,7 MB

  Available virtual memory 63,04%

  M1 2 048,0 MB

  M2 2 048,0 MB

  Network card
  Storage
  Material

  Type Description

  CD-ROM/DVD-ROM readers Optiarc DVD +-RW AD - 7640S

  Disc players ST9250410AS

  Graphics cards AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5800 series

  IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers Intel (r) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller

  Keyboards, mice & pointing devices Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad Compatible mouse HID Microsoft Hardware USB mouse Compatible mouse HID

  Monitors Generic PnP monitor

  Sound Devices IDT High Definition Audio CODEC AMD High Definition Audio Device

  USB controllers Intel (r) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - B 3, 34 Intel (r) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B3C

  First of all, the graphics card can be improved and if so, should I go with?

  Depending on the type of memory I thought to install is:

  Crucial Ballistix Sport 16 GB DDR3 - 1600 PC3-12800)

  I heard that 8 GB was supposed to be the max, but that was only because it was all that was available at the time, the system was released and that others have used up to 16 GB.

  It will work or is there another suggestion?

  Thirdly, the SSD I plan on installing is:

  Crucial BX200 480 GB SATA III 6 Gb/s 2.5 "Solid State Drive CT480BX200SSD

  Still, I read the system never was not originally designed to support SATA III but if you use BIOS version A09 it would work.

  Is that correct or suggestions?

  The last two things I was wondering was that the system overheat easily and stops, to rebuild the thermal paste on the CPU and heatsink help correct this?  As well as to clean the fans, of course.  Or are there other options I should look into?

  Anyone know where to buy a new adapter power for this system as well?

  Thank you in advance for any help you can provide me with.

  Hello.

  First of all I would like to ditch the 620M processor, it's i7 below, you can get and dual-core only, not quad.

  You should be able to find an i7 820QM at a reasonable price, these days, 920QM or 940QM would be even better, they were the fastest available for this model.

  Once you have upgraded the CPU to something on an i7 720QM you can upgrade you RAM to 32 GB at 1333 MHz with no problems, if you want faster than 1333 you need to adjust overclock settings in the system BIOS.

  You have two HDD slots, up to any size SSD 1 TB plug-and-play (or to the more require very few adjustments BIOS) Firmware may need to be updated but also that it should be OK, just stick with an alienware used as Samsung brand, and if you can get one from the SSD slightly more older you might save money , you don't need a model 'latest and greatest '.

  Upgrade your GPU in the M17xR2 model can be a pain, the fan control is terrible and to really improve and play safely, you should probably use HW Monitor, so you do not cook your cards.

  Memory the AMD maps are more lenient when it comes to bi - GPU - I think remember me some upgraded GPU not X shot or SLIing in this model, but now is earlier in order not to forget.

  The M17xR2 is a very popular model, with thousands of people, the GPU upgrade - you can having to sort through the garbage to find the jewels but the info you need should be available if you do a search on google

  NotebookReview Forum would be a great place to start, 99% of the info you need should be there, the other 1% proably will be on techinferno.

  Guilbert - I still think that the M17xR2 has been one of the best they have done...

• Alienware 15 R2 - boot from the SSD m2

  Hello

  My employer has replaced my old laptop work with an Alienware 15 R2, and the it Department installed Windows 8.1 (most other software I need) on the 1 TB drive HARD but left white M.2 256 GB SSD.

  I want to have the system startup of the SSD instead, so I cloned the two partitions ('System reserved' and 'Windows') from the HDD to the SSD using EaseUS Todo Backup. However, in the BIOS settings, I see no option to have the system startup of the SSD m2 - I tried the UEFI and inheritance settings.

  Please can someone tell how can I have the start of the SSD system?

  Thank you.

  P.S. I prefer not to return the system to my IT Department as it could be with them for a long period of time. I have full admin rights on the systems and I'm not adverse to some tech work.

  I have it fixed now, so I've added some info here for someone else in the same situation...

  It turns out that I couldn't start to the SSD m2 except if the system drive is converted from MBR/GPT/UFEI BIOS (or unless Windows is installed in a first time as UFEI, which wasn't the case with my cloned system image).

  I converted the drive in UEFI by following the 'conversion Windows installation UEFI BIOS' guide on Microsoft Technet and after the start of the system in UFEI mode I was able to boot from SSD. (I also ran MiniTool Partition Wizard to ensure that the new Windows partition was properly aligned and launched "formal winsat v ' starting from a command prompt with admin rights to have Windows optimize settings for the new drive")

• 13 Alienware does not recognize the second ssd m2

  I just installed an ssd in m.2 ADATA in the second slot, and while the drive appears in the bios and in intel rapid storage app it does not appear in windows as a usable drive.  What I understand is the original ssd in the 'c' drive and I it does not show as a "d" or any other player.  He also appears in Device Manager as well.  What should I do to make it appear as drive "d".

  Thank you!

  Sounds like it needs to be initialized and formatted in Windows:

  http://www.overclock.NET/t/1227647/how-to-initialize-and-format-a-new-disk-for-use-in-Windows

• Alienware 15r2: SSD Plextor M8pe

  Greetings,

  I plan to buy the r2 Alienware 15 and in my current spec, I have 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA 6 gb/s. I intend to buy and load a pcie SSD, so it's my choice Plextor 256Go 2280 m2 M8PE (G) Solid State Drive NVME

  My questions are,

  (a) corresponds to the foregoing a PCIe SSD?

  (b) if the answer is Yes to the above question, then I chose the right type of ssd pcie compatible for my AW 15r2?

  (c) if there are other SSD pcie brand please give me your entries (cheaper)

  FYI, I'm currently located in Thailand.

  Peace!

  Hello

  Here is the list of SSD M2 readers compatible with 15R2, 17R3 and Aurora R5:

  SSD 1 TB Hynix PC300 PCIe NVMe 2280

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 512 G

  SSD 256G Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  LITEON CV3 128G M2 2280 SSD

  SSD 512G Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  HYNIX 256G M2 2280 SSD SC308

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 128 G

  SSD 256G Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 256 Hynix PC305 PCIe NVMe 2280 G

  HYNIX 128G M2 2280 SSD SC308

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 256 G

  SSD 512G LiteOn CX2 PCIe NVMe 2280

  HYNIX SC308 512G SSD 2280 M2

  SSD 512 Hynix PC300 PCIe NVMe 2280 G

  SSD 1 TB LiteOn CX2 PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 1 TB Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  LITEON CV3 512G SSD 2280 M2

  SSD 512G Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 1 TB Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  256G LiteOn CX2 NVMe 2280 PCIe SSD

  LITEON CV3 256G M2 2280 SSD

• Alienware 17 R3 with Samsung 950 Pro

  After receiving my new Alienware, I decided to install a Samsung 950 Pro. After a lot of sweat, blood and tears and TONS of frustration, I was able to get 10 Windows installed as well as most of my games. I felt he was finally sure to re - install the HARD disk supplied with the notebook 1 TB.

  Boy I was wrong, he refuses to detect the PRO 950 and refused to start at all. I have the 1 TB back out, just so that I could start again under the windows installed on the Pro 950. And before you say anything yes I disable the startup of windows for the 1 TB option in the Bios.

  Hello

  Engineering investigated the compatibility of this SSD is apparently not compatible with this model, so will cause this type of erorres, among others.

  Here is the list of SSD M2 readers compatible with 15R2, 17R3 and Aurora R5:

  SSD 1 TB Hynix PC300 PCIe NVMe 2280

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 512 G

  SSD 256G Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  LITEON CV3 128G M2 2280 SSD

  SSD 512G Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  HYNIX 256G M2 2280 SSD SC308

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 128 G

  SSD 256G Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 256 Hynix PC305 PCIe NVMe 2280 G

  HYNIX 128G M2 2280 SSD SC308

  M.2 SSD 2280 X SANDISK 400 256 G

  SSD 512G LiteOn CX2 PCIe NVMe 2280

  HYNIX SC308 512G SSD 2280 M2

  SSD 512 Hynix PC300 PCIe NVMe 2280 G

  SSD 1 TB LiteOn CX2 PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 1 TB Samsung PM951 PCIe NVMe 2280

  LITEON CV3 512G SSD 2280 M2

  SSD 512G Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  SSD 1 TB Toshiba XG3n PCIe NVMe 2280

  256G LiteOn CX2 NVMe 2280 PCIe SSD

  LITEON CV3 256G M2 2280 SSD

• HP 470 g3: Wich M.2 probook 470 g3 SSD

  I would like to know which M.2 SSd is suitable for Probook 470 G3?

  Connector of 2280 B & M from edge of key or something else?

  @Hribovec

  M.2 2280 SSD (NGFF), SATA-3 Supports the following readers: 256GO TLC 128 GB TLC Defined as peripheral if on primary storage.

  SSD drive, m2
  256 GB, TLC	827583 001
  128 GB, TLC	827053 001

  Ordering parts certified HP with HP PartSurfer

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c00372736

  Maintenance and Service Guide

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/product/HP-ProBook-470-G3-notebook-PC/7834620/manuals

  HP ProBook 470 G3 Notebook PC - videos to remove/replace

  http://h20464.www2.HP.com/results.htm?SID=7834620 & MEID = 0B3FA391-5D75 - B 49, 1 - B698 - C7F82F88814E

  REO

• 2 12 x spectrum: spectrum is x 2 12 support M.2 NVME SSD?

  Hello.

  I find x 2 2.0 * 4 party ssd pcie in the specsheet.

  This means that it supports nvme as sm951 m2 2280 ssd ssd?

  Thanks in advance.

  HP has not yet provided information on the compatibility of mobile side drives consumer SSD NVMe M.2 2260\2280.

  We discussed the need for this kind of information with HP, but it has not yet been given for us.

• Want to 15 t Touch: question M.2 SSD for HP Envy 15 t Touch (model 15 t-ae100)

  I ordered the HP Envy 15 t Touch (model 15 t-ae100) with the i7 processors and 4 GB of memory graphic discreet. The Maintenance and Service Guide accurate that there is a slot available for one SSD m2.  From what I can tell, it's a SATA 3 (not mSATA or PCIe) slot that will be a 2280 SSD card.  Three questions:

  1. where did the m2 slot located on the motherboard?  Adjacent to the wireless network adapter?

  2. is there a screw included on the motherboard for the SSD m2 card?

  3. any compatibility likely questions if I get the EVO of 850 Samsung 500 GB m2 (MZ-N5E500BW)?

  Thank you very much

  Tom

  Hello @space_thread,

  Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A place where you can find solutions for your problems, with the help of the community!

  I stumbled upon your post on the SSD question and wanted to help!

  The m2 slot seems to be located next to the memory Modules.  There is a Phillips PM2.0x3.50 screw that secures the SSD to the system board.  Your product supports the following SSD:

  SSD (m2) drive

  256 GB - 812708-001

  128 GB, 2280 M2 - 829985-001

  128 GB (Best Buy SKUs) - 820547-001

  Therefore the 500 GB m2 will be not compatible.  I hope this helps.

  Source: HP ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide (Chapter 6, Page 42-43).

  Please let me know if this information helps you solve the problem by marking this message as 'accept as Solution' , this will help others easily find the information they seek.  In addition, by clicking on the Thumbs up below is a great way to say thank you!

  Have a great day!

• The SSD system image

  Hi all

  I have an Alienware M18X with a 256 GB SSD PM81.

  I am trying to create an image system without success because the source disc read error.

  I tried several tools, without success.

  Despite the very good performance, SSD drives seems to have a defective and for this reason, all the tools fail sector to create a picture of clone/sytem.

  How can I solve this problem?

  Thanks in advance, Federico

  Hey Beaver,

  Thanks for you suggestions. I tried clonezilla with - option rescue to ignore bad sectors.

  Then I defined a matrix RAID 0 volume using 2 SDS, 256 GB the two.

  I wasn't able to clone back the image of the system, so I need to install Windows from scratch...

  Ciao, Federico

• (Redirected) Are there tools for Samsung PM851 SSD SSD?

  I just got my Area 51 with a Samsung SSD desktop computer. Dell/Alienware has a toolkit for this SSD I can download? I looked at the Samsung website and found the software Samsung magician, but he said that he did not support this drive.

  The features I'm interested in the ability to search for and install a new firmware, if it exists and secure erase. They may be other software available, but I haven't looked very hard for it.

  Thank you

  Better in this position in the Alienware owners Club Forum, here:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/Owners-Club/Alienware/default.aspx

  Bev.

• REPLACE THE OPTICAL DRIVE SSD DRIVE

  Hello good hope of any good body today, I have question please, I want to spend my new laptop alienware 14 replace my scanner new SSD drive, so anyone can help or have any links to help step by step, in any case thank you for all for listening to wish you all good day, KMB

  Hello Kmbforever!

  Here is a video that will show you how to disassemble the optical driver, and if you want to add the secondary hard drive so you will need the support that he holds.

  You can contact Dell sales department in your country to see if they have it in stock.

• ProBook 440 G3: Extension of RAM...

  Hey! I just want to know that the amount of RAM may be increased by this laptop for its softer operation? Also is there another option to the more gentle operation of this laptop?

  @Shreshath

  Supports dual-channel memory PC3L-12800 1600 MHz, SODIMM DDR3L Supports the following configuration. 16384 MB (8192 × 2, dual channel)

  M.2 2280 SSD (NGFF), SATA-3 Supports the following readers: 256GO TLC 128 GB TLC Set as main, if enabled storage device

  Your manual here.

  http://h10032.www1.HP.com/CTG/manual/c04825510

  HP ProBook 440 G3 Notebook PC - videos to remove/replace

  http://h20464.www2.HP.com/results.htm?SID=7834551 & MEID = B417043E - 18A 2-4892 - AFD8 - 7A56145499CD

  Watch the video remove/replace M.2.

  The manual States that a 256 GB and 128 GB m2 but video is 500 GB?

  REO

• Disable Intel RST

  I have an alienware 15 R2. There an mSATA SSD 256GB and a 1 to HDD. The laptop came with 10 Windows installed in RAID with Intel RST mode. The OS is installed on the SSD. Is it possible to disable the RST and still be able to start in the same operating system?

  Change RAID SATA AHCI mode in the BIOS gives error INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE. I'm trying to dual-boot Ubuntu and disabling TSRI will make life much easier.

  Maybe this can work by try at your own risk.