FAQ

Due to limitations in data writing/erasing times of the Flash memory, SSD firmware is designed with wear-leveling technology so as to extend product life and service time. Also referred to as storage block writing/erasing leveling, the wear conditions of each block are leveled equally for the optimal extension of product life to meet system requirements.

S.M.A.R.T. refers to Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology, which is a built-in monitoring function of SSDs and hard drives. This technology allows users to monitor the status of their devices, performance monitoring and control using software specifically designed functionality of S.M.A.R.T. All TEAMGROUP SSDs support S.M.A.R.T.

In general, we can't ensure users' operating systems and how they use this SSD, so we won't initialize and format the SSD before leaving the factory.

When you use the SSD for the first time, please initiate and format your SSD according to youroperatingsystem such as Windows or Mac or Linux; therefore, the SSD can work normally.

Because nowadays SSD particles are mostly made of TLC/QLC, the P/E cycle and performance are not as good as SLC/MLC, so some SSD brands will add RAM as a cache memory to improve SSD performance. It is relatively common in the M.2 SSD product of PCIe Gen3.

Because the wear leveling technique, i.e. wear leveling storage block technique, is designed in each SSD firmware, this technology can average the wear condition of each block and prolong the life of products, so there is no need for additional disk defrag when using SSD.

NVM Express (NVMe) , or known as Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface Specification (abbreviated as NVMHCIS) , is a logical device interface specification. It is similar to AHCI, which is used for passing the non-volatile memory media added to the PCI Express (PCIe) bus in access (e.g. solid state drive adopting flash memory) , based on the bus transmission specification of the logical interface of devices (equivalent to the application layer in the communication protocol）, although theoretically the PCIe bus protocol is not necessarily required.
NVMe 1.3 and 1.4 are the version codes and the supportable speed and capacity vary depending on different versions.

For descriptions, Version 1.4 is taken as an example:    

There are three major improvements for NVMe 1.4, including: NVM Sets, PLM (Predictable Latency Mode) , and RRL (Read Recovery Level) . The NVM Sets improve the labor division mechanism. For example, taking one set of 4TB SSD (four-channel transmission inside) , while NVMe 1.3 only considers “single 4TB” space, it just write information at random into any area in 4TB so as to cause that each channel jams each other. However by virtue of the new command of NVM Sets in NVMe 1.4, 4TB will be divided into "four 1TB" spaces where each channel only independently accesses in one 1TB space. The NVM Sets not only effectively shortens the latency time, but also reduces the flash loss. 

1、First, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2、Find the M.2 SSD slot on the motherboard

Since each motherboard is designed differently, please refer to the user manual of the motherboard for exact location.

3、Insert the M.2 SSD

Due to differences in motherboards, before installing the M.2 SSD product, please remove the heat spreader or screws on the motherboard（*Note 1）, and make sure the M.2 SSD matches the slot interface.

Note 1 : Please remove all screws from the M.2 SSD slot and make sure there is no other interference.

When installing the SSD, please carefully hold the left and right sides of the M.2 SSD product and align the product connector with the slot notch, then insert into the M.2 Slot at a 20-degree angle and screw into the mounting holes on the motherboard.

4、Complete assembly & start up the computer

Before starting, please check that no screws, parts, or foreign objects falling on the motherboard.

Precautions:
1、Avoid direct contact with PCB parts during installation to avoid damage caused by static electricity.
2、When screwing, be careful to avoid colliding with the IC parts on the motherboard and causing them to fall off.