HP dv6-6117dx, can I install an SSD in this? SATA 2-3.0 or SATA 3-6.0?

Question

Hi all, I read the manual for the dv6-6117dx laptop, and it stated only Intel based versions of this laptop were able to use SATA based SSD drives, but I think it was referring to SATA 6. Can I install a SATA 3.0 SSD in this laptop as I have a SATA 3.0 SSD 64GB in my desktop that I thought maybe I'd move over to the laptop, but not sure if this is doable due to the manuals reference to Intel only? I would think that an SSD at SATA 2.0 standards would work, but Thanks for any replies.
AMD 3500M, 500GB SATA drive, 4GB ram, etc.

Answer 1

Hi Pepe, a lot of confusion going on with the new sata designations. I think for everyone's information, I'll try to set the record straight as far as what I have read on the subject, and what the SATA committee, commission, or what-have-you, stated they would like people to refer to SATA standards as. Not sure these are set in stone, but I think they are. Please correct me if I am mistaken. I won't go into anything below sata 2.0 as I either didn't read that part or don't remember. lol
     SATA II or 2.0 refers to SATA 3Gbps not SATA 3.0 - Sata III or 3 does refer to SATA 3.0 which is the current top standard at 6Gbps, hence SATA 6. This is the way it was, but I think now, they have simplified it to either SATA 3 or SATA 6 so there is no confusion, 3 is 3Gbps - 6 is 6Gbps. This is what I read they would like drive makers to label their drives as, and skip the 2.0, and 3.0 monikers. There is also going to be, soon, if not already, SATA Express which will boost performance to 6Gbps, 8Gbps, or 16Gbps using the pci express slot. SSD manufacturers are making them faster, and faster which is good for us as prices on lesser drives will drop, hopefully, and we can use the express slot included in just about all computers, and not have to purchase a SATA 6 controller card.
     And thanks Pepe for reminding me I already knew the answer. The SATA standards are compatible across all speeds, and connections so an SSD should be no problem, but at SATA 3 or less speed, depending on what's in this laptop. I do know it has a SATA HD, and SATA DVD, but don't get why HP would not implement the 6Gbps standard which you, and the AMD specs say, is embedded in the chipset? I'm hoping maybe it's a bios thing or some other update that will fix it because if my current drives are running off an AMD chipset, and the computer has a SATA HD & DVD, then it stands to reason the hardware is there as SATA standards for the 3500m CPU chipset include it. Unless there is a different AMD chipset in here? Hmm, very thought provoking. Maybe I'll call tech support, and try to get an answer because it doesn't make sense at all.
     Anyhoo Pepe, thanks for taking the time to respond to this. Just trying to think why there would be no SSD drive availability on this particular laptop as opposed to one that is exactly the same except has an Intel chipset? I'm wondering whether HP cut some corners here as AMD's chipset, specification-wise, is superior to Intel's at this point in the game. Thanks again, and please, anybody, if you know the answers to these questions, assumptions, please cough up some info so I don't have to call Tech, and beg for tier 2-3 support. lol 
P.S.. I love this laptop, and doubt any answer is going to make me return it, but I am curious as to why no SATA 6, and maybe not even SATA 3 when the chipset supposedly supports it, and there are 2 SATA drives already integral to the laptop. I am assuming on a laptop, the CPU's corresponding chipset would have to be installed. Given this has SATA drives in it, and a chipset supporting SATA connections, SATA 2.0 should work.
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Also,  found this on Wikipedia
SATA Terminology
The name SATA II has become synonymous with the 3 Gbit/s standard. In order to provide the industry with consistent terminology, the SATA-IO has compiled a set of marketing guidelines for the third revision of the specification.
The SATA 6 Gbit/s specification should be called Serial ATA International Organization: Serial ATA Revision 3.0.
The technology itself is to be referred to as SATA 6 Gb/s.
A product using this standard should be called the SATA 6 Gb/s [product name].
Using the terms SATA III or SATA 3.0 to refer to a SATA 6 Gbit/s product is unclear and not preferred. SATA-IO has provided a guideline to foster consistent marketing terminology across the industry.
What I origianlly read was the designations SATA 3 Standing For SATA II, 2.0 & 3Gbps, and Sata 6 referencing Sata III, 3.0 & 6.0Gbps, so Sata 3 & Sata 6 sound great, no confusion, no need for Gbps or Gb/s as seen above, SATA 3 & 6, and soon to be SATA Express 8 Gb/s & 16 Gb/s All Sata designations should be geared to actual throughput of the specification to simplify the juggernaut of unneeded information, and resulting complictaions. They should all be simplified as SATA 3, SATA 6, SATA E8, and SATA E16. Why complicate matters with revisions, etc, we all know what they mean when stated as I have layed out, at least IMO! lol Take care all This is off topic, but hope it helps some users understand SATA  terminology, and sorry Pepe for misleading you, and otherswith incorrect information provided in the topic of this thread.
Forgot, this has USB 3.0 ports so I know it has the coresponding chipset for the AMD A8 3500M CPU which supports SATA 6. HP, please answer why this laptop will not allow install of an SSD rated at SATA 6, and possibly not an SSD rated at SATA 3?