SSD M.2

[zxRaZzA]

Hello! I want to know if this sdd (https://m.emag.ro/solid-state-drive-ssd-kingston-a2000-500gb-nvme-m-2-sa2000m8-500g/pd/DV1DV5BBM/?X-...)

its compatible with my laptop! Can i install windows on this ssd to boot up?

[Huffer]

Yes and yes. Here is the Service Manual:

Manual 

For the -4xxx series the Manual speaks only of a SATA M.2 but an Optane module is also an option. Optane only works on an NVME enabled M.2 slot so in your case you can use the M.2 slot for an NVME SSD which can be your system or boot disk. 

Post back if you want to go into it in more detail.

[zxRaZzA]

I ve tried all day to install windows on this ssd and keeps giving me an error!

Windows cannot be i stalled to this disk. This computer's hardware may not support booting to this disk.Ensure that the disk's controller is enabled in the computer's BIOS menu

 

[Huffer]

Remove the hard drive while you try to install Windows to the SSD. I will try to look at the BIOS simulator. There may be a need to disable Optane support. 

[zxRaZzA]

Ok, so i ve removed the hard drive and tried again, and says the partition didnt exist even if i created one.  "we couldn t create a new partition or locate an existing one . For more information ,see the setup log files"

[Huffer]

So are you seeing the SSD in the Windows setup app?

[zxRaZzA]

yes

[Huffer]

Never had a situation where the disk is visible to Windows installer yet can't accept Windows. 

[zxRaZzA]

me neither thats why i comed to ask here. So its npthing i can do?

[Huffer]

I would search the BIOS to see if there is any setting related to Optane and disable it if possible. My recollection is Optane is set up through Windows but I cannot find a BIOS simulator for your model to see what settings there are. These older posts suggest there may be a setting to disable Optane:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/How-to-Disable-Optane-in-Bios-...