how to format m 2 ssd

[TRAP]

Hey，
I want to install an ssd on my IT12. Does the new ssd need to be formatted and how do I format it.
Any help is appreciated!

 

[Reya]

Hi TRAP,

Thank you for posting!

There are three ways to partition and format:

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The first method:​

Partition and format with Windows system, SSD is externally connected to any computer and enter the disk management system through the control panel in the system, where the SSD is partitioned and formatted.

The second method:​

Use the disk management tool to partition, download the tool DiskGenius, run the software, create a new partition, and check "Align to an integer multiple of the following sectors", select 2048 as the number of sectors, click OK to save, and then format the new partition.

The third method:​

The SSD is partitioned and formatted during the installation of Windows system. During the installation process, use the system installation disk to start, select the driver advanced option, and then you can partition and format the unpartitioned disk.

Please note:​

If the new SSD is to be used as a system disk, you need to install the system on this empty SSD, then it will be partitioned and formatted during the installation process.

If you use the SSD not as a system disk but as storage space, then no system installation is required.So you can use the first and second methods to format your SSD in the system.

 

[Reya]

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