Can I get SSD drive formatted from Windows 7?

[SaltyNuts]

I am building a new computer. I actually bought the parts for it like in February, but was having some problems with it.

Anyways, I have Windows 7. Also have a solid state drive - never used on of those before.

So I am at the point where the computer posted and went into bios. Video is working. So I was now going to plug in the hard drive and DVD player, and boot Windows from the DVD player.

Can I do whatever I need to the solid stated drive (if anything) from the Windows 7 boot? Or are there sticking points with these (relatively) new solid state drives, particularly using Windows 7?

Thanks fellas!

 

[dave_the_nerd]

No sticking points - just go through a normal Windows 7 installation process. It's smart enough to deal with SSDs just fine.

If the drive is completely unformatted, you probably will have to go into "advanced" install options and format/partition it first. That's true for SSDs and HDDs.

 

[SaltyNuts]

Great, many thanks nerd Dave!

 

[Puffnstuff]

If your mb is UEFI I would take advantage of it and perform a UEFI installation of win 7.

 

[SaltyNuts]

How do I find out if it is UEFI Puffnstuff? Its a Gigabyte Z97Z-SLI. What does that mean? Thanks!

 

[Charlie98]

Also, disconnect any other drives you may have while installing your OS... just the DVD and the SSD. Once W7 has installed, you can hook everything back up.