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From: "Stefan G. Weichinger" <lists@×××××.at>
To: gentoo-user@l.g.o
Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] the new ssd, is it happy?
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:25:53
Message-Id: 54ED94AE.2050207@xunil.at
In Reply to: Re: [gentoo-user] the new ssd, is it happy? by Bob Wya
1 On 25.02.2015 00:55, Bob Wya wrote:
2 > Super obvious question... but can you enable AHCI mode for your SATA
3 > Controller - in the BIOS.
4
5 AHCI is enabled in the BIOS, I checked right now.
6 Do the messages tell us it isn't?
7
8 Ah, I see, no "NCQ" for the SSD ... hmm, right.
9
10 > Are you using HP supplied SATA cables - because these may be sucky crap. If
11 > so I would try replacing them - especially if they don't have latches on
12 > the plugs.
13
14 I am not sure, where the cables came from ... the one for the SSD has
15 latches. But I will replace the SATA cable and see if it changes things.
16
17 > I think this is the specification for your motherboard chipset:
18 > http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/mainstream-chipsets/h67-express-chipset.html
19 > So you probably need the decent SATA 3G (6Gbit) cables to get the best
20 > support for your SSD.
21 >
22 > I've had some issues with 6Gbit SATA... Basically you are looking at really
23 > high switching speeds - where connector quality makes a huge difference. It
24 > might even be worth cleaning out your SATA connectors with isopropyl
25 > alcohol (99%).
26
27 good hint, thanks! I will report back if I find something.

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