goodRam PX500 Affordable M.2 SSD in test User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- goodram
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goodRam PX500 Affordable M.2 SSD in test
FOR INTERNAL SOLID STATE DRIVES mSATA / M.2 „SSD”
Thank You for choosing GOODRAM product. Before the first use, please read this
user manual to learn about how to use and store this product.
We recommend to retain this manual for future read.
REFERS TO THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS
- GOODRAM S400m SATA III M.2 2242
- GOODRAM S400m SATA III M.2 2260
- GOODRAM S400m SATA III M.2 2280
- GOODRAM S400u mSATA
- GOODRAM PX400 PCIe Gen 3 x2 NVMe M.2
- GOODRAM PX500 PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2
- IRDM Ultimate PCIe NVMe M.2
- IRDM Ultimate X PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Below you will find explanation of symbols used in this manual. Please read this important information before continuing.
CE: Manufacturer declares that this product, marked with CE sign,
conforms with the essential requirements contained in EU directives
Responsible for CE marking is Wilk Elektronik SA, with its registered office
in Laziska Gorne 43-173, Mikolowska 42, Poland. Copy of the declaration can be
obtained by contacting Wilk Elektronik SA.
This product may not be treated as a household waste. It should be utilized in
appropriate recycling center.
The product can be recycled which means that materials used for its production
can be reused.
The product is not a toy and is not intended for children under the age of
three.
It is forbidden to place the product near the naked flame.
It is forbidden to immerse any part of this product in water or other liquid,
especially when it operates.
It is forbidden to expose this product to potential damage and excess heat or
extremely low temperatures that do not comply with the product specification.
USAGE AND COMPATIBILITY
Mass storage device intended for use as an internal storage device in desktop and laptop computers.
This product is compatible with the following operating systems:
- Windows® XP® / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 for SATA
- Windows® 8.1 / 10 for NVMe
- Mac OS X 10.4 and newer (formatting the drive to a file system other than NTFS is required)
- Linux
The product is dedicated for use in general-purpose devices only. This drive
is not intended to be used in systems which require high levels of quality and
reliability (e.g. servers, industrial applications) unless it is stated the
product can be used for these purposes. Please refer to your
computer/motherboard manual for information on their compatibility with the
GOODRAM SSD – check whether there is an appropriate connector that supports
the interface with which the purchased product works. For M.2 SSD, make sure
the motherboard or computer supports the length of the SSD you purchased.
WARNING: Computer configuration and operating system may affect
performance of this SSD.
INSTALLATION
Before installing the SSD, please ensure your computer is turned off, unplugged from the power source and equipped with the appropriate connector for the product interface. Otherwise the SSD may not be compatible. After connecting the SSD to the connector on the computer, format it using system tools.
CAPACITY
Storage capacity for GOODRAM SSD is always expressed in decimal values. That means, 1GB equals 1 000 000 000 bytes. Operating system that use the binary conversion eg. 1GB equals 1 073 741 824 bytes may show lower storage capacity value than advertised. Additionally, a part of the storage is reserved for files and firmware, managing the drive.
SAFETY MEASURES
To ensure the best user experience and safe use, please follow the precautions listed below:
Do not:
- Expose this product to potential damage and excess heat or extremely low temperatures
- Immerse any part of this product in water or other liquid
- Place the product near the naked flame
Caution:
- Provide accurate heat dissipation
- This product is not a toy and is not intended for children under the age of three
- Use this product only with compatible devices
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Warranty conditions are listed in separate document, available at product website at www.goodram.com/warranty
MANUFACTURER
Wilk Elektronik SA
Mikolowska 42
43-173 Laziska Gorne
Poland
References
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