Problems after adding SSD

Borman · 05:16 PM

Hi everyone. I just installed an Intel SSD into my Mac Pro. It runs a bit slow (since it is being read at 1.5 vs 3) but that is something I can deal with for now. The bigger issue is that, despite working fine in OSX, trying to boot up Windows leads to a blinking underscore on a black screen. It doesn't get past it. Removing the SSD allows Windows to boot like normal. Anything I should check out?

Intel 330 series SSD
In Bay 4 (But putting it in the CD bay with a SATA to IDE converter didn't change anything)

Killerbob · Feb 3, 2013, 05:27 PM

So I take it that the SSD was not in the MP when you installed Windows (using Bootcamp I assume)?

Is OSX installed on the SSD, or is it just a blank SSD?

Did you move any drives around when you installed the SSD?

Which MP do you have?

I had similar problems, and it was the boot manager that was all screwed up. I had to basically use the Boot menu just to get into OSX. Eventually I realised that when I moved the HD with Bootcamp/Windows installed in Bay1, it worked fine. I didn't matter where I put the SSDs, or the Raid0 HDs, but the HD with Bootcamp on it, had to be in Bay1...

Borman · 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killerbob

So I take it that the SSD was not in the MP when you installed Windows (using Bootcamp I assume)?

Is OSX installed on the SSD, or is it just a blank SSD?

Did you move any drives around when you installed the SSD?

Which MP do you have?

I had similar problems, and it was the boot manager that was all screwed up. I had to basically use the Boot menu just to get into OSX. Eventually I realised that when I moved the HD with Bootcamp/Windows installed in Bay1, it worked fine. I didn't matter where I put the SSDs, or the Raid0 HDs, but the HD with Bootcamp on it, had to be in Bay1...

SSD was not in the Mac Pro. Nothing is currently installed on the SSD, although I plan on putting Mountain Lion on it (Mac Pro 1,1, so Ill have to be hacking it). Currently running Lion. No other drives were moved around.

I reinstalled REFIT, that didn't change anything. I have tried removing every drive but the Windows drive and the SSD, with no go, but Ill try putting it into Bay 1 as well. Shutting it down now to give it a go.

Edit: That may have just worked. What a strange, strange solution. Windows is booting now. Going to reboot things a few times to confirm, but wow :P Yep, it worked. Thank you so much. Who would have thought the position of the boot camp drive would make a difference.

MacPoulet · Feb 3, 2013, 08:09 PM

How slow is the ssd? I have the same one sitting in my desk after my 09 Mac mini objected to it.

Borman · Feb 3, 2013, 08:17 PM

Its from 120-140MB/s, so about half the speed I expect. Im hoping Mountain Lion helps out a bit, but if not, its still faster than a HDD. Plus, I have hope that Ill figure something out hah

Killerbob · Feb 3, 2013, 08:24 PM

Great it worked. It was a revelation to me as well, after struggling with that for days, maybe even weeks (it is a blur now

I don't know if it is in all situations, but at least in my (our) setup(s) the Bootcamp drive has to be in Bay1.

Borman · Feb 3, 2013, 10:49 PM

Whatever the reason is, so long as it keeps working IM satisfied.

Feb 3, 2013, 05:01 PM	#1
Borman macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	Problems after adding SSD Hi everyone. I just installed an Intel SSD into my Mac Pro. It runs a bit slow (since it is being read at 1.5 vs 3) but that is something I can deal with for now. The bigger issue is that, despite working fine in OSX, trying to boot up Windows leads to a blinking underscore on a black screen. It doesn't get past it. Removing the SSD allows Windows to boot like normal. Anything I should check out? Intel 330 series SSD In Bay 4 (But putting it in the CD bay with a SATA to IDE converter didn't change anything) Last edited by Borman; Feb 3, 2013 at 05:16 PM. Reason: More info
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Feb 3, 2013, 05:27 PM	#2
Killerbob macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	So I take it that the SSD was not in the MP when you installed Windows (using Bootcamp I assume)? Is OSX installed on the SSD, or is it just a blank SSD? Did you move any drives around when you installed the SSD? Which MP do you have? I had similar problems, and it was the boot manager that was all screwed up. I had to basically use the Boot menu just to get into OSX. Eventually I realised that when I moved the HD with Bootcamp/Windows installed in Bay1, it worked fine. I didn't matter where I put the SSDs, or the Raid0 HDs, but the HD with Bootcamp on it, had to be in Bay1... __________________ MP 2.8GHz 8C/16GB/960GB Accelsior/250GB SSD/GTX680 - MBP 15"/2.53GHz/8GB/250GB SSD - MBP 15"/2.66GHz/8GB/250GB SSD - MBA 2GHz i7/8GB/250GB - MMI 2.3HGz/8GB/500GB - TC 3TB - ReadyNAS Pro 6x3TB
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Feb 3, 2013, 08:24 PM	#6
Killerbob macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Great it worked. It was a revelation to me as well, after struggling with that for days, maybe even weeks (it is a blur now I don't know if it is in all situations, but at least in my (our) setup(s) the Bootcamp drive has to be in Bay1. __________________ MP 2.8GHz 8C/16GB/960GB Accelsior/250GB SSD/GTX680 - MBP 15"/2.53GHz/8GB/250GB SSD - MBP 15"/2.66GHz/8GB/250GB SSD - MBA 2GHz i7/8GB/250GB - MMI 2.3HGz/8GB/500GB - TC 3TB - ReadyNAS Pro 6x3TB
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Feb 3, 2013, 08:09 PM	#4
MacPoulet macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	How slow is the ssd? I have the same one sitting in my desk after my 09 Mac mini objected to it.
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Feb 3, 2013, 08:17 PM	#5
Borman Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	Its from 120-140MB/s, so about half the speed I expect. Im hoping Mountain Lion helps out a bit, but if not, its still faster than a HDD. Plus, I have hope that Ill figure something out hah
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Feb 3, 2013, 10:49 PM	#7
Borman Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	Whatever the reason is, so long as it keeps working IM satisfied.
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