
It does not waste 15gb for a recovery partition. This gave me a clean installation of Win 7 on the laptop. I installed Windows 7 from a Win 7 disk that I had from building my homemade desktop computer, but used the Windows Product Key from the Win 7 installation on my laptop. Defraging will work in oppostion to that.Ħ. The SSD controller automatically distributes data evenly throughout the NAND chips to even out the life of those chips. Defraging is not needed on an SSD and is actually detrimental. After installing the SSD, disable automatic defraging. Go into the BIOS and set the SATA to AHCI.ĥ. Record your display resolution and web browser zoom before removing your hard drive so you can easily go back to those same values after installing the SSD.Ĥ. Record your Windows Product Key for use during re-installation of windows.ģ. I went from version A10 to version A14.Ģ. The Dell Bios Flash window appears Click the Continue button.
#Inspiron 1545 bios update
Update your BIOS before installing the SSD. Enter a Service Tag Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled 1545A13.EXE.
#Inspiron 1545 bios drivers
The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Naturally, I like the quick, silent, and cool operation of this SSD.ġ. Dell Inspiron 1545 Notebook Bios A14 descriptionDell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. I have cleaned out the fan filter etc and have made sure there isnt any viruses so I am now attempting to update the bios as the version I have on my laptop is 2009 and there is a 2012 version. The disk data transfer rate value shown in Windows Experience Index went from 5.8 to 7.5. Hi, I have been having some trouble with my dell inspiron 1545 over heating. My impression of the SSD is that Windows starts up and shuts down noticeably faster.

#Inspiron 1545 bios install
After installing Win 7, I then had to install my applications. I simply loaded Windows 7 onto the SSD after installing it in my laptop.

I did not clone my old 250 GB hard drive. My laptop is SATA II, but this SSD worked fine in my laptop, but presumably is limited to SATA II speeds due to the SATA II controller in the laptop. ADATA S510 Series AS510S3-120GM-O 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Internal SSD I Installed a 120GB ADATA S510 SSD which I bought at Newegg: I just finished installing an SSD in my 3 year old Inspiron 1545 and thought I would give a short report on this experience.
