Intel SSD 520 in My MBP 2007?

I have have endless problems with Hard Disks in my Late 2007 MacBook Pro and am trying to decide whether or not to switch to a SSD for it....
Has anybody tried it before???

There is no advantage to using a SATA III drive in a computer that supports only SATA 1. The drive will still operate at only 1.5 Gb/s.

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K9N2 Diamond - bios does not recognise Intel SSD 520 series

Hi,
I have a K9N2 Diamond motherboard and BIOS v2.7. I recently bought an Intel SSD 520 Series and when I connect it, the BIOS does not recognise the HDD at all. When I try to install Windows 7, the HDD is shown at the list, but it says that I can not install Windows at the HDD.
I have tried to connect the HDD at SATA port 5 and 6 and set the RAID mode to ACHI and also at ports 1 and 2 and set the RAID mode to IDE. Nothing works.
Any ideas?
Regards,
George

.and does the problem appears using the HDD which was equipped in this notebook?
If the BSOD would not appear using the HDD, then a problem is realalted to the inserted SSD drive.
In many cases firmware updates are released for SSD drives and in some cases this might be a solution.

Intel ssd 510 and encryption MBP 13" Core i7 late 2011

Hi all,
I have a MBP 13" core i7 late 2011 und bought a new Intel SSD 510. After complete fresh installation of 10.7.2 and other apps I activated FileVault. After that, system freezes quite often, Finder crashes and so on. I did a secure wipe, installed it again and encrypted the drive again, this time with PGP whole disk encryption, same result. System freezes, filesystem corrupt and other **** things happened.
Any suggestions?

Ray Kachatorian wrote:... Wondering if upgrading to the latest release if going to see a signifant change in performance....
(1) On my three 10.9 Macs, upgrading did two very obvious things:
• removed some useful features like the ability to set individual notification audio tones for different chat buddies and collaboration via iChat Theater. (These features are not supported in OS X 10.9's Messages app that replaced iChat.) There may be changes I do not like in other apps, too, but these are two that I noticed.
- and -
• slowed my machines down as compared to OS X 10.8, particularly on booting, opening apps, and other CPU/System interactions. The amount of slowing varied by machine, with my old 13" MBP being nearly unacceptable. My i7 MBP is not nearly so bad, although the the difference is noticeable, perhaps 10% vs almost double boot time on my old 13".
(2) To determine if upgrading will be a problem on your system, I suggest that you:
• make a current Time Machine backup
• configure  > System Preferences... > Time Machine to "OFF"
• upgrade Mac OS
• use your Mac long enough to see if you like the change
(3) If you want to keep the upgrade, turn Time Machine backups back on and continue using the new OS.
(4) If you don't like the upgrade, recover your system from your Time Machine backup.
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Intel SSD 520 6gb/s with mac pro?

Hey Everyone,
I checked out the new Intel 520 6gb/s SSD's, and lookes like something I SHOULD really look into aspecially as I'm working with Huge audio files and running Pro Tools.
Ultimately I want one for my mane Drive(OSX) and one for the audio recording drive.. My question is this: will my Mac Pro support and work fine with this intel 520 drive as my main drive? I see there are also 3gb/s drives available?
Blessings to all
Werner Beukes

sustained I/O is only part of the story, and you won't be doing sequential read/writes, at least don't think so and definitely not as boot drive or for audio libraries.
This shows some of the results - using 6G controller.
I recommended OWC Mercury Accelsior PCIe SSD cards the CalDigit PCIe 6G card, can also come with 2 x USB3. Or why not get the PCIe card mentioned in url I posted to MPG that does have results and links to OWC which is where you can see various contrllers and other upgrades.

T530 Intel SSD 520 Freeze Issue Win 7/8

I've tried asking Lenovo support, however I'm yet to receive a reply. The other concern is that now that I know more, which may speed the reply, I'm unable to update the support request, which is annoying that such a feature is missing from the support system!
Anyway, I thought I'd try this forum to see if anyone else is having/had this issue, and may be able to help.
The issue: Widows 7/8 Freeze often for around ~30 seconds.
In Win 7 - Event viewer says "\Device\Ide\iaStor0 did not respond within the timeout period"
In Win 8 - Event manager says "Reset to device, \Device\RaidPort0, was issued."
After doing much research on the Internet, it would seem that this is a common issue with some SSDs and Intel's controller. The issue, in my case, is that Win 7 and 8 freezes when configured to use HIPM and DIPM, though I'm not sure if it's both or only one. In Win 7 I was able to use a registry hack (I say hack because I should have to resort to this to get it to work) to make Intel's SATA AHCI drive work. However, I wasn't able to use this same method in Win 8 as the new driver is slightly different and I can't find the necessary information to know how to implement it properly. You think that considering the SSD, chipset, and driver are made by Intel it would work, right? WRONG
Reference: The win 7 registry hack: http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f108/solved-device-ide-iastor0-did-not-respond-within-the-tim...
I have found a work around in Win 8, but I consider this not good enough, because I feel that all that should be required is for me to install the "Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver" from the Lenovo support page and that should be it, the device should work. There should be no need to a registry hack or lose many hours trying to make it work - simply, not good enough!
Reference: The work around I have for Win 8 is:
Remove Intel's "Rapid Storage Technology Driver" in favour of MS's generic version
Applying another registry hack to enable MS's power manger to show the HIPM and DIPM options
Disable HIPM and DIPM
Reference: MS's registry hack: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/177819-ahci-link-power-management-enable-hipm-dipm.html
Pleb
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Solved!
Go to Solution.

I would not think so.
My understanding is that it's more of a powersaving feature than anything else. I beleive HIPM and DIPM simply stands for Hardward Initiated Power Manager (Internals request power off for the sata bus), and the other Device Initaited Power Management (HD requests power off for the sata bus).

W510 type 4876-A11 With Intel SSD 520 Series BSOD

Hi lenovo community,
please help regarding this issue.
I took out the SSD from another computer which has never failed me.
I swap into thinkpad W510, and format and re-install windows 7 HomePremium . Keep getting Blue screen of death.
Tried win7 Professional, BSOD also.
Swap a hard disk into the w510, no issues.
Put the SSD into another computer, no issues.
W510 bios updated to latest.
SSD firmware update to latest 400i.
please help.
should i call thinkpad service hotline? It's still under on-site warranty.
seems like a compactibility issue.

Welcome to Lenovo Community! Terryhoho
Go to Control Panel > Lenovo - Airbag Protection > Uncheck Enable Active Protection System. (Check only when you are using HDD and not SSD) SSD does not require Active Protection System as it does not contain mechanical parts.
http://www.jdhodges.com/blog/tip-shock-protection-unnecessary-if-you-have-a-ssd/
If the step above does not resolve your issue.
1. What source do you use to reformat? Windows 7 Original DVD (Clean Install), Lenovo Recovery Disk or others?
2. If you install using Windows 7 Original DVD, download and install System Update. (If Recovery Disk, can skip this step as it's preinstalled in the image)
3. Download and install the latest Intel Chipset driver.
4. Go to Control Panel > Lenovo - Update and drivers > Install Critical and Recommended Updates, up to you for optional updates.
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Regarding Intel SSD 520 and MacBook Pro 2010 13.3"

Guys,
Can I ask that is this SSD compatible with my MacBook Pro? I tried installing it and now I am facing every problems there is that unables me to go to my desktop. I tried following the guide on ifixit.
My approach is I tried restoring from time machine using OSX Uttilities on startup. But once it reaches 15% it prompts the message saying things like restore fail, restart to try again. I tried a few times and the result is the same. After that I tried giving up and try reinstall a clean version of Mountain Lion. But my laptop fail the eligibility to install OSX.
After that I tried insert my Snow Leopard DVD and tried booting while holding down C. But there is this system error that asked me to hold the power button to restart in multiple language.
Anyone has this problem? Please? How should I fix this or at least what should I do to use my newly purchased SSD?

Did you prep the SSD?
Drive Preparation
1. Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

My MBP (2007 intel) freezes or spontaneously shuts down and crackling comes from the speakers.

My MBP (2007 intel) freezes or spontaneously shuts down and crackling comes from the speakers. Sometimes this happens together all at once? It happens with and without peripherals. Has this happened to anyone else?
It does not seem to be linked to a specific program or periferal use.
I would appreciate if someone can shed some light on this.

Run the Apple Hardware Test and swee if any issues are discovered. Also a SMC and PRAM resets may help.
Ciao.

Intel SSD 510 120gb in Macbook Pro 2010

Hi all. I have bought an Intel SSD 510 series 120gb and installed it instead of Superdrive. After that I cloned the Macintosh HD disk to a new SSD.
I moved user's home directory to the HDD drive, enabled noatime for SSD, turned disk sleep off and hibernate to 0. Everything works fine. Today my friend told me that Mac OS X 10.6.7 does not support trim command and my SSD resource will not be long. I checked System Information and saw that he was right. In the sistem information there is a line: TRIM Support: No. I know that new 2011 macbook pro comes with TRIM support: yes function. How can I enable TRIM support in Snow Leopard for my SSD?
Thank you very much.

Recently installed same type of SSD (Intel 520 120GB) in our 2010 Macbook (white) and runs just as well as its big bro. No problems at all. Storage isn't an issue since most stuff's in the cloud these days and we carry large files around on a USB stick. Way to go!

HT5444 Upgrading an old MBP (2007) to Lion or Mt Lion... is it worth it?

I have an old MBP 2007 that is running Snow Leopard. I am thinking of upgrading to Lion or Mt Lion as I can't upgrade to Maverick. Are there still benefits for upgrading to Lion or Mt Lion? or just continue to run SL. it's slow and problems with Mail, overheats at times when driving a 30" Apple monitor...
Thanks

My MBP model id is 2,2 Intel Core 2 Duo came out in 2007.
Incorrect, sorry, MacBook Pro 2,2 came out in Late 2006.
Beginning with Lion, the upgrades have been coming every year. So, Lion, Mountain Lion, and now Mavericks were all introduced about a year a part.
Lion can still be purchased here: http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
It's been my experience that it won't be faster than SL, but when I upgraded older Macs from SL to Lion, they tended to run a little cooler.

Intel SSD

I am a pro photog and run my main setup on a 17" MBP uni. pre i7. I had a 7200 rom drive and 8 gigs of ram and was still lagging in Aperture and the total system was running dog slow. I searched and searched and searched and everyone had mixed reviews on the best SSD. I found an intel 80gig x25m drive for $150. SO I put it in. Pre SSD it took 2 mins to boot and load all 9 of my business apps I use to run my biz. After the SSD install, I was able to boot and load all 9 apps in 39 seconds. This is on the intel drive that a lot of people talk smack on. I have to say, this drive is amazing. I also took out my dvd drive and got a bay from MCE to add a second HDD. I put my 7200 rpm 640gig drive in its place. Partitioned so 80 gigs mirrors the ssd and the rest is my additional storage for my photo work. I also bring a FW800 2T drive to backup my entire machine just in case.
So the point of my post is to let you all know the Intel SSD drive is awesome. I have had it for 3 weeks now and have seen no degradation as some claimed.

!http://images.apple.com/macpro/images/performancescreenshot_raid_120100727.png!
yah it can be twice as fast. just imagination 4 SSD in a raid in a mac pro

Does the new Macbook Pro 13 2011 work with the Intel SSD?

I've been trying to upgrade my macbook pro to an ssd (using stock original 5400 rpm 320 gb HDD) but so far I've been reading for like 2-3 hrs and came to a conclusion. Intel is the most reliable and most highly recommended. However, Intel SSD doesn't work with the new Macbook Pro 13" & 17" because of some cabling SATA III issues. Does the issue still remain or has it been fixed? If it hasn't been fixed, what is the current most highly recommended and reliable and best in terms of speed, reliability, and just...best SSD available that works best with the 2011 MBP? Can anyone help me out? Ive been reading that OCZ and others are faster than Intel but less reliable (higher failure rates) and MBP can't take advantage of faster 6/Gbps RAID III or something. help me!!! Should I just wait?

If you search the web, you will predominately read about problems, not good experiences.
I don't believe Intel is any less subject to issues, than the Sandforce SSD drives.
Buy from a reliable source with a good return policy and warranty.
OWC is well regarded.

I want to pgrade to an SSD drive in my Mid 2007 MacBook. What SATA hard drive can I install 2 or 3??

I want to pgrade to an SSD drive in my Mid 2007 MacBook. What SATA hard drive can I install 2 or 3?? That seems to be just about all I can find out there, so far. Are those drives compatable with this macine? thx

SATA II

Intel SSD 530 240gb - 17" late 2011 Macbook Pro

I was given a new in the bag Intel SSD 530 240gb
I have a 17" late 2011 Macbook Pro..
I can afford to buy another brand and sell this one online/ebay...
Am I asking for problems installing and using this? My laptop is the core of my business so I need stability.
I have not only a timecapsul backup but also a daily copy clone to a internal hard drive in my MB too..
If I choose not to use it is the general consensus Samsung the most Mac compatible.
I'm in Bali and so warrantee follow up is a nightmare..
Thanks in advance..

I do not have experience with the Intel SSD's but I also heard of some problems (that you can solve with a firmware update, which is not easy to do).
I would go for the lowest risk and buy Crucial SSD.
Samsung is NOT the most compatible for Mac, it is as compatible as most other brands. The disadvantage in the Samsung SSD's is that it does not have the best diskcontroller. Crucial has the Marvell controller which is by far better.
I have experience with Samsung, Crucial, Micron (same as Crucial), Mercure. They all work well, with the best experience with Crucial. About 10 MacbookPros upgraded to SSD.
Lex

Z60T + INTEL SSD problem!

Hi,
I want to chance the old HAD from a Z60T to a Intel SSD.
Notebook type: 2511-EJG
SSD Model: SSDSA2M160G2GC
I had cloned the dates from the old HDD with Acronis True Image Home 2010 to the Intel SSD.
But after installing the SSD into the laptop the OS do not boot. I had contacted the lenovo telephone support but they can't help me to find the reason.
After checking some theadsof this forum I have the idée it can bee a problem with the SATA1/ SATA2 respectively 1.5 Gb/sec / 3 Gb/sec media transfer rat compatibility.
Is that the problem? And how can I fix it?
Tanks and sorry for my bad English skills. I hope you still understand me.

admindrey, welcome to the forum,
please try cloning again, but this time with the SSD inserted in the primary hdd slot in your Z60. The original drive in an usb external enclosure and boot from an Acronis rescue cd you can create with Acronis.
Let us know how you get on.
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