On 25.02.2015 00:55, Bob Wya wrote: > Super obvious question... but can you enable AHCI mode for your SATA > Controller - in the BIOS.
AHCI is enabled in the BIOS, I checked right now. Do the messages tell us it isn't? Ah, I see, no "NCQ" for the SSD ... hmm, right. > Are you using HP supplied SATA cables - because these may be sucky crap. If > so I would try replacing them - especially if they don't have latches on > the plugs. I am not sure, where the cables came from ... the one for the SSD has latches. But I will replace the SATA cable and see if it changes things. > I think this is the specification for your motherboard chipset: > http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/mainstream-chipsets/h67-express-chipset.html > So you probably need the decent SATA 3G (6Gbit) cables to get the best > support for your SSD. > > I've had some issues with 6Gbit SATA... Basically you are looking at really > high switching speeds - where connector quality makes a huge difference. It > might even be worth cleaning out your SATA connectors with isopropyl > alcohol (99%). good hint, thanks! I will report back if I find something.
