30 GB SSD too small ? - You can upgrade it !

MRedZac · Post by **MRedZac** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:24 pm

rs.felicio wrote:LTEDT, very interesting.

Please, can you send us more details?

Maybe some photos or a procedure..."how to install".

Thank you.

Just read this thread here... Procedure is given already...

maxextreme · Post by **maxextreme** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:36 pm

Hello everyone,

I want to tell my experience, maybe it can be useful to some users.
I bought a Verbatim 256GB SSD and 3G I decided to replace the use of 30Gb DVD discs OS riginali, the result was immediately negative, the kronos has not been able to continue the installation with the bar staying locked onto W, after two days of intense testing, I managed to install it without the need of the authorization file.
The method is as follows:

1: I reported the original disk to 30Gb version 1.1 using the DVD provided in kronos

2: Then I converted a 256GB SSD in unallocated space and I copied all partitions SSD (30GB) via the PC program EASUS partition master (you can download for free easily from the web). The partitions are 5 total, but in reality you have to copy only the first 4, because the last one, the larger about 26Gb is dedicated to the sample, and the new SSD will occupy the rest of all the memory 256GB SSD, so I just to format the partition with the same last name as originally as EXT3 with the highest
space (without copying 26Gb of samples).

3: I have added the new SSD in Kronos and I booted the installation at this point I found myself with 4 options to take. The only use is the number 2 FULL Install. This will copied all the files and even samples of the last partition will be copied to the new SSD.

4: The installation takes 20 minutes or so, before you insert the DVD1 then following the Second screens, after installation you can remove the DVD from USB to start the Kronos.

5: At the restart will not be asked any authorization file and you can proceed to upgrade to 1.6.

The startup speed seems the same but as we have 210Gb free space and are very satisfied.

Unfortunately I had to do this long process, because Kronos does not allow me to continue installation despite the SSD 3G, maybe the cause is due to the large capacity at this point I problems should be taken not to have a maximum capacity of 120GB or 160GB and no more.

Qtipcore · Post by **Qtipcore** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:14 pm

Hello guys!

I've just replaced the original drive with a OCZ Agility 3 120GB drive.

Method used:

Cloned 30GB drive over to 120GB drive (via 40GB Vmware Fusion drive on my mac, and EaseUs Disc Copy).

Extended the /korg/rw partition from 26GB to about 110GB with "ultimate boot cd", and the tool "Parted Magic"

Mounted the drive in the Kronos, patched it back up and it boots:-)

No need to reload OS, reauthorize or anything.
Bare in mind, that this is a rather complicated procedure - But there's no need to reload data afterwards.

No I have a complete backup as well!

CaptLego · Post by **CaptLego** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:41 pm

Today, I ugraded my SSD to an Intel 320 series 120 GB SSD (SSDSA2CW120G3K5). Installed from the recovery DVD's, installed the reauthorization code, then updated the OS to 1.6. Everything went smoothly, and now I have 96G free. Saweeet!

Only hitch was I couldn't figure out how to remove the bracket with the SSD and fan on it. (I couldn't see any screws holding it in place, and a gentle tugging didn't pop it free.) But I had some long pointy tweezers which I used to grab the little screws that fasten the SSD, so they wouldn't drop into the works. Using those, I was able to replace the SSD without removing the bracket.

Now it's time to go shopping for some stuff to fill up the drive. (drool).

PGT · Post by **PGT** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:46 pm

For information, the New OCZ SSD Vertex 4 run's well

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:19 am

CaptLego wrote:Today, I ugraded my SSD to an Intel 320 series 120 GB SSD (SSDSA2CW120G3K5). Installed from the recovery DVD's, installed the reauthorization code, then updated the OS to 1.6. Everything went smoothly, and now I have 96G free. Saweeet!

Only hitch was I couldn't figure out how to remove the bracket with the SSD and fan on it. (I couldn't see any screws holding it in place, and a gentle tugging didn't pop it free.) But I had some long pointy tweezers which I used to grab the little screws that fasten the SSD, so they wouldn't drop into the works. Using those, I was able to replace the SSD without removing the bracket.

Now it's time to go shopping for some stuff to fill up the drive. (drool).

thats good info about the Intel SSD and how the SSD is fastened, Capt.

Can you estimate how much time the entire replacement process took ?

Thanks

CaptLego · Post by **CaptLego** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:31 am

GregC wrote:
CaptLego wrote:Today, I ugraded my SSD to an Intel 320 series 120 GB SSD (SSDSA2CW120G3K5). Installed from the recovery DVD's, installed the reauthorization code, then updated the OS to 1.6. Everything went smoothly, and now I have 96G free. Saweeet!

Only hitch was I couldn't figure out how to remove the bracket with the SSD and fan on it. (I couldn't see any screws holding it in place, and a gentle tugging didn't pop it free.) But I had some long pointy tweezers which I used to grab the little screws that fasten the SSD, so they wouldn't drop into the works. Using those, I was able to replace the SSD without removing the bracket.

Now it's time to go shopping for some stuff to fill up the drive. (drool).
thats good info about the Intel SSD and how the SSD is fastened, Capt.

Can you estimate how much time the entire replacement process took ?

Thanks

I'd say it took about an hour, including the time it took me to find my tweezers and install the OS.

Comrad_Durandal · Post by **Comrad_Durandal** » Wed May 16, 2012 8:06 pm

So, is 120GB the largest SATA II drive that can be used for this - or will it partition and utilize ANY SATA II drive you give it? (i.e. 128GB, 320GB, etc)

tjdeerinck · Post by **tjdeerinck** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:48 am

QTipcore,

Thanks for you info on your post. I just up'd my Kronos 88 to an Intel 120GB SSD and while I was in there, bumped the memory up to 4GB of SuperTalent Memory.

I copied using Easeus Diskcopy Free edition using a Thermaltake dual drive dock (disc to disc). Once completed, I used Acronis Disk Director 11 to resize the partition.

Showing 110GB and 96GB free!!

Just a quick note to other potential upgraders.......

If you use the foam blocks that support the Kronos in the original packaging, you can flip it over and remove the base of the keyboard. Works perfectly to support the Kronos without damaging the joysticks, sliders, screen, etc.

Also, while on these blocks, you can test boot your Kronos before putting it back together all the way in case your copy did not take the first time (as mine did not). Use a mirror to view the screen boot process.

Regards.....

~T.J.

Purusha · Post by **Purusha** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:33 pm

I'm guessing that the partition copy featured in Linux "gparted" should work for duplication and partition resizing?

Anyone tried that approach?

neomad · Post by **neomad** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:16 pm

tjdeerinck wrote:QTipcore,

Thanks for you info on your post. I just up'd my Kronos 88 to an Intel 120GB SSD and while I was in there, bumped the memory up to 4GB of SuperTalent Memory.

I copied using Easeus Diskcopy Free edition using a Thermaltake dual drive dock (disc to disc). Once completed, I used Acronis Disk Director 11 to resize the partition.

Showing 110GB and 96GB free!!

Just a quick note to other potential upgraders.......

If you use the foam blocks that support the Kronos in the original packaging, you can flip it over and remove the base of the keyboard. Works perfectly to support the Kronos without damaging the joysticks, sliders, screen, etc.

Also, while on these blocks, you can test boot your Kronos before putting it back together all the way in case your copy did not take the first time (as mine did not). Use a mirror to view the screen boot process.

Regards.....

~T.J.

Good tip, indeed

MarPabl · Post by **MarPabl** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:33 pm

I'll wait for OS 2.0 to be released before upgrading the SSD. If the BIOS is also upgraded, it has new features for the SATA port. Therefore, maybe we'll be able to use better SSD Drives

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:52 pm

MarPabl wrote:I'll wait for OS 2.0 to be released before upgrading the SSD. If the BIOS is also upgraded, it has new features for the SATA port. Therefore, maybe we'll be able to use better SSD Drives

Why do you think the BIOS will be upgraded? I doubt it.

MarPabl · Post by **MarPabl** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:26 pm

michelkeijzers wrote:Why do you think the BIOS will be upgraded? I doubt it.

Dan just talked about "no technical limitation on the size of the SSD". According to this thread, you should no use a SSD bigger than 128 GB. Maybe something have been fixed

Francois · Post by **Francois** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:54 pm

Purusha wrote:I'm guessing that the partition copy featured in Linux "gparted" should work for duplication and partition resizing?

Anyone tried that approach?

Yes, I tried various software and methods when I installed my Samsung 256 Gb, and GParted worked fine to extend the partition after cloning with Clonezilla.