Seagate FireCuda 530 SSD - Introduction; Recommendations; Before Installation; Precautions

Introducon
Recommendaons
Intended for desktop PCs.
FireCuda 530 SSD's heatsink is pre-installed and should not be removed as it can damage the SSD.
With the heatsink, the product exceeds standard M.2 dimensions. Dimensions of the FireCuda 530 SSD
are 80.15mm (L) x 22.9mm (W) x 18.25mm (H). Verify that your system provides enough space for
installation.
M.2 connectors H3.2 and above are recommended for an SSD with a heatsink.
For optimal performance, provide sufficient airflow and cooling.
Before installaon
Most motherboards have more than one M.2 slot available for SSD drives. Before installing FireCuda 530
SSD:
Determine the appropriate M.2 slot on your motherboard for FireCuda 530 SSD. If another SSD drive
is already installed in the slot, you'll need to remove it during the installation.
Decide whether you want to install your computer operating system on FireCuda 530 SSD and use it
as your primary drive. See your computer or motherboard documentation for details on how to boot
from an M.2 SSD.
If you need to transfer files from another drive to FireCuda 530 SSD, consider how you will move
your data or clone your drive before starting the installation.
Precauons
Unpack the SSD.
Inspect the SSD for any damages.
For the safety of your SSD, please take the necessary precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge.
Power down and power drain your computer according to the instructions provided in the computer
product documentation.
Back up the data from the existing storage device.
IMPORTANT Make certain your computer's BIOS is up to date before installing FireCuda 530
SSD. See your computer or motherboard documentation for information on how to access the
BIOS.
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