msata (Premier Pro SP310) on X220 as cache

[Vankata]

Hello,
i need help with that mSata - ADATA Premier Pro SP310 64GB.
Could you explane me how to use it like a cache?

Do i need to edit settings in BIOS?
Do i need some software and drivers to do that?
What is the procedure, step by step?

Thanks

[axur-delmeria]

First off, what operating system (Windows Vista, 7, Linux) are you using?

[Vankata]

First off, what operating system (Windows Vista, 7, Linux) are you using?

Windows 7 x64 Ultimate

[axur-delmeria]

To be completely honest, it might be better to just install Windows 7 directly on that 64GB SSD rather than use it as a cache.

If you still want to use it as a cache, you can download and install Expresscache.

[Vankata]

[quote="axur-delmeria"]To be completely honest, it might be better to just install Windows 7 directly on that 64GB SSD rather than use it as a cache.

If you still want to use it as a cache, you can download and install [url=http://support.lenovo.com/ph/en/downloads/ds035460]Expresscache[/url

X220 is not in the list of supported systems

[axur-delmeria]

Alternatively, use Windows 7's ReadyBoost feature

https://www.winhelp.us/use-readyboost-i ... and-7.html

[TonyJZX]

hasnt it been long been known that readyboost doesnt provide such a decent performance improvement

you want a real solution? get sufficient ram and install the o/s on an ssd.

[axur-delmeria]

you want a real solution? get sufficient ram and install the o/s on an ssd.

I already suggested installing the OS on the SSD on my first post.

I'm using a Kingston MS200 60GB mSATA SSD (56GB usable) for both Windows 7 and Linux. It's split 40GB/16GB Windows/Linux, and it works because I use Linux primarily so the WIndows partition doesn't get the change to accumulate bloat like temp files and OS update downloads.

60GB is workable partition size for a Windows 7 install, but you need to monitor your free space, and perform cleanup (CCleaner and Windows' own Disk Cleanup program) when it gets low (< 4GB I guess).

[Vankata]

hasnt it been long been known that readyboost doesnt provide such a decent performance improvement

you want a real solution? get sufficient ram and install the o/s on an ssd.

I made it. I am with 8 GB Ram 1333 /dual/ 2x4 GB - it is okay for my needs...

In fact i never clone disk drives. I mean C (on HDD) to mSATA SSD. Do i need to do clean install on the SSD?

I will be very thankful if you tell me how to do it...step by step..
Thanks

[axur-delmeria]

Yes. Clean install is recommended.

I don't use recovery discs when installing though. I create a backup of the software license of the existing Windows installation, install with a slightly modified Windows install disc, then reapply the license afterward.

[Vankata]

Yes. Clean install is recommended.

I don't use recovery discs when installing though. I create a backup of the software license of the existing Windows installation, install with a slightly modified Windows install disc, then reapply the license afterward.

Do i need to remove the HDD when i am doing the clean install? Is there some conflicts? (SSD / HDD)?

[axur-delmeria]

I prefer removing the HDD during the install, to minimize confusion (you might end up formatting the HDD instead).
Add the HDD after installing all drivers, just make sure to set the mSATA SSD as the first boot device.
In case the SSD suddenly fails, the old Windows installation on the HDD will be your insurance basket.

[Vankata]

I prefer removing the HDD during the install, to minimize confusion (you might end up formatting the HDD instead).
Add the HDD after installing all drivers, just make sure to set the mSATA SSD as the first boot device.
In case the SSD suddenly fails, the old Windows installation on the HDD will be your insurance basket.

Good to know! Thanks for the advice!

I made it by "System clone" - so far, so good.
Thanks