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EDGE E3-X SSD – Quick Start Guide

Help getting started with your E3-X Solid State Drive

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the EDGE E3-XSSD! This guide is designedto give you basic information on installing and

using the SSD, as well assome precautions to adhere to.It is important to be familiar with the environment in which

you plan toinstall the SSD in before getting started. Disassembling and reassemblingcovers, lids, bezels, and other

items may be required forinstallation. Please consult your system’s user manual or contact an ITprofessional for

System Requirements

 A computer with a SATA interface connector

 An available SATA port on the computer

 An available SATA data cable (for some desktops)

Precautions

 Ensure all power sources, including the wall power adapter and battery, are disconnected from your

system before installing

 Do not expose the SSD to extreme temperatures or sunlight

 Do not touch the gold SATA connectors of the SSD

 Be conscious of static electricity—wear a wrist strap while installing to minimize risk of damage it can

system.

2. Disassemble your computer’s casing and locate the original hard drive or SSD.

3. Remove the old drive and replace with the EDGE SSD. If the old drive has any hardware attached to it,

remove it and attach to the SSD (or SSD bracket if using in a desktop) in the same manner.

4. After the install is complete, reassemble the computer to its original state and restore power.

5. Power on the system and ensure that the system’s BIOS recognizes the EDGE SSD. Note: You will need to

manually format the SSD before use if you plan to use it as a secondary storage drive (see “formatting”

section for more details).

Formatting

1. Right click on Computer (or My Computer) and select Manage.

2. Select Disk Management in the left pane.

3. You will receive an Initialize Disk prompt—this will only apply to anyunformatted devices you have

installed (i.e. – the SSD). Choose MBR,note the Disk number (ex Disk 1, Disk 2, etc) and select OK.

4. In the bottom pane of Disk Management, find the disk number from step 3. Right-click on the unallocated

box and select New Simple Volume.

5. The New Simple Volume/Partition wizard will appear. Select Nextonthe first screen.

6. On the Specify Volume Size screen, ensure the Simple Volume sizenumber matches the maximum disk

space (default). Select Next.

Warranty

The EDGE E3-X SSD is backed by a 5-year warranty. When properly installed, EDGEMemory warrants that this

product will be free from substantial defects inmaterial and workmanship for the aforementioned warranty period.

Forcomplete warranty details, please visit www.EDGEMemory.com.