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I got an M.2 SSD and I have no idea how to configure it.

HyperLynx
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So I got an Samsung 970 Pro Plus. I know how to physically install it but I have no idea how to configure it as a local drive D:, it is recognised in the device manger under disk drives. Could anyone please help? 

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22 minutes ago, HyperLynx said:

So I got an Samsung 970 Pro Plus. I know how to physically install it but I have no idea how to configure it as a local drive D:, it is recognised in the device manger under disk drives. Could anyone please help? 

Do you want it as a spare drive, or as your boot drive?

NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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Google:  "howto give drive a letter".

When i ask for more specs, don't expect me to know the answer!
I'm just helping YOU to help YOURSELF!
(The more info you give the easier it is for others to help you out!)

Not willing to capitulate to the ignorance of the masses!

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control panel -> admin tools -> "computer management" -> "disk management"?

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Open Disk Management and Initialize the drive as GPT GUID (if it asks). Find the drive which will likely have a black unallocated space. Right click that unallocated space and click New Simple Volume, then go through the steps, give it a name such as DATA, use NTFS at 4096, Quick Format ON, Compression OFF, Finish. Done.

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9 minutes ago, Niblolkik said:

control panel -> admin tools -> "computer management"

Or just right-click the start button

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