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08-14-2017 03:17 PM #1
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Advice on Hard Drives Set up for G751J
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of upgrading my G751J to its maximum and one of the aspect is hard drives. Right now I have 2 SSHD 1 TB pre-installed in both bays. I'm planning to do what some adventurous owners had done in the past (https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthrea...e-to-your-G751).
So my proposition, there will be total of 4 drives, Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III and 1 SSD PCIe (hoping i would get recommended for a certain model or series as I'm getting nowhere to choose) in Primary slot, 1 TB SSHD in secondary slot and 1 TB SSHD in Optical drive (replacing my blurray drive).
What kind of format should I be using for this set up to maximize above capacity?
Can I do Raid 0 for both SSHD in secondary bay and optical drive?
Feel free to advise any improvement.
Thanks,
James
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08-14-2017 07:37 PM #2
Clintlgm PC Specs Laptop (Model) Asus G752VY DH72 Motherboard Asus Z97 Pro WiFi and /Z97 Pro A Processor I7 4790K Storage #1 512 GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro Storage #2 1 TB Samsun 850 Pro Case Cool Master Haf OS Win 8.1 Pro and Win 10 Pro
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I would search up "aeolisio" threads he worked out this multi drives configuration in the G751 and even made a bracket for the SSD that would fit it under the hard drive in the 0 slot.
I guess you could run a RAID 0 on your two hard drives if you want to take them chances? There probably fast enough for storage as is. Of course you would want your OS and programs on the SSD
The 2.5 SSD doesn't matter its just a SATA drive. The SSD does matter and you'll have to get that info from aeolisio thread I believe it was a AHCI model Samsung 941, I don't remember so look it up. I do remember that units that didn't come with the SSD installed were difficult to get the SSD to show up and work.G752VY-DH72 Win 10 Pro
512 GB M.2 Samsung 960 Pro
1 TB Samsung 850 pro 2.5 format
980m GTX 4 GB
32GB DDR 4 Standard RAM
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08-16-2017 01:43 PM #3
NeoBeum PC Specs Laptop (Model) G751JY Motherboard HM87 Processor i7-4860HQ Memory (part number) 32Gb Kingston Hyper-X Graphics Card #1 nVidia GTX980M Storage #1 Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256 Gb, Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb Storage #2 2 TB HGST 7KRPM RAID0 OS Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
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hey, I just saw this, I'll hop on my laptop, so I can post a proper reply...
I have 4 drives in my 751jy<img src="eckyeckypoobah.gif" onerror="alert('An error occurred loading the image.')" />
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08-16-2017 02:57 PM #4
NeoBeum PC Specs Laptop (Model) G751JY Motherboard HM87 Processor i7-4860HQ Memory (part number) 32Gb Kingston Hyper-X Graphics Card #1 nVidia GTX980M Storage #1 Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256 Gb, Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb Storage #2 2 TB HGST 7KRPM RAID0 OS Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
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Using my phone to upload
brb pc
That is aeolisio's bracket with a Samsung 950 256GB, and a 850 Pro 512GB under it.
You will need to do a modification to the drive that will sit under the NVME, other wise - you will not be able to fit anything under it.
I highlighted the area in a picture above. U shaped Red.
The 850 Pro chassis will be unusable unless you have an Angle Grinder. It is metal.
You will also be voiding warranty.
Have a pentalobe driverset before you start. I threaded the head when I was rushing to do mine, and it added an hour to the labour. (I had to file a flat head into the sheared pentalobe head)
If you're lucky - ASUS would have configured the secondary SATA ports for full SATA III 6GB/s. Otherwise - it will be running 3GB/s.
There may be a configuration limitation to the HM87. I'm still looking at it all while I'm building the Custom Windows 10/Server 2016 Recovery for the G751.
RAID Configuration is working for me right now on the Desktop test build I have - but at the moment - the configuration in BIOS that has the best results for error is AHCI mode.
You will be able to use almost any drive - however - I recommend low power drives - the G751 - will - WILL throw errors enumerating drives if they are all spindle drives internal and then you start to connect drives via USB. The best I've managed to attach is 5 external drives before the controller had a spit. I'm not sure if it's because of lack of power driving the USB ports - or something else.
When you start tinkering yourself - the last image where I circled a screw is the screw you can leave out for the Optic drive.
I leave it out.
The Caddy you will need is a caddy that is 9mm or less.( Actually... get a 8mm or 7mm just to be safe if they have those... I have 2 sitting on my desk, and I don't have a ruler near by or a caliper) Anything greater, and you will not be able to Plug-n-play with that screw out, and you will need to remove the chassis to access the optic bay.
Um... if I forgotten something I'll add to this post later
Here's a link to the G751 project I'm currently doing, where I'm trying to fault find stuff related to the G751
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthrea...P-OEM-Recovery
These are the SATA Ports as Windows sees them
\_SB.PCI0.RP05 - PCIE NVMe
\_SB.PCI0.SAT0.PRT0 - Primary Bay
\_SB.PCI0.SAT0.PRT2 - Optical
\_SB.PCI0.SAT0.PRT3 - Secondary Bay
OPTIC | SECONDARY | PRIMARY[NVME] - Layout looking at the picture with the screw circledLast edited by NeoBeum; 08-16-2017 at 03:52 PM.
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08-16-2017 09:11 PM #5
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Thanks @ PMClintlgm
@NeoBeum
That's almost what i want! So basically you have 3 SSD and 1 spinner(in Optical drive)?
I thought NVMe are not working for G751 laptops. I only saw only a handful of people got it right and apparently took time to figure things out. So how about for you?
I'm not sure but I believe my secondary bay is set for SATA II only. Or if there is a way to check?
Please let me know as I might need further guidance if you don't mind. I'm really bad in computer science.
Thanks in advance.
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08-19-2017 06:14 AM #6
NeoBeum PC Specs Laptop (Model) G751JY Motherboard HM87 Processor i7-4860HQ Memory (part number) 32Gb Kingston Hyper-X Graphics Card #1 nVidia GTX980M Storage #1 Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256 Gb, Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb Storage #2 2 TB HGST 7KRPM RAID0 OS Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
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No, i have 2 ssds and a spinner set in raid 0.
Nvme work on 751s. I think i was one of the first few to get em working in 2015.
The only way to check if bay 3 and 2 are in sata II is to put drives in and hwinfo in operating system. Unless you unlock the chipset menu in bios.
I have that 3rd ssd in because thats where my windows 2016 datacenter is installed to while im system building.
I'll be running full 4 ssd once i get an external enclosure for raid and buy another 2 storage ssds
... I cant remember why i didnt raid sshd i think because i had better performance with 7k 1tb spinLast edited by NeoBeum; 08-19-2017 at 06:22 AM.
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08-24-2017 10:16 PM #7
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The only way to check if bay 3 and 2 are in sata II is to put drives in and hwinfo in operating system. Unless you unlock the chipset menu in bios.
or how do I unlock Bios? 1st question: is it easy to unlock? 2nd question: is it easy for a person like me to understand the information if it might be given?
Nvme work on 751s. I think i was one of the first few to get em working in 2015.
Can I PM you in the future? I have so much questions and yet so little information on G751 that I can comprehend 100%.
Thanks,
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08-25-2017 11:36 AM #8
NeoBeum PC Specs Laptop (Model) G751JY Motherboard HM87 Processor i7-4860HQ Memory (part number) 32Gb Kingston Hyper-X Graphics Card #1 nVidia GTX980M Storage #1 Samsung 950 Pro NVMe 256 Gb, Samsung 850 Pro 512 Gb Storage #2 2 TB HGST 7KRPM RAID0 OS Windows Server 2016 Datacenter
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I don't recommend to unlock the bios if you're not experienced.
just plug hard drives in and then check the computer info in windows accessories or admin
it should be able to tell you.
Samsung magician will tell you the connected speed too
this is what you'll need to do to be able to do a fresh install from a usb stick. I recommend getting a Samsung 950, not 960.
1 - were going to be speed capped on 751
2 - 960s will be capped by (1).
3 - 950s can use a signed driver for secure boot enabled
https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthrea...036#post670036
instead of the secnvme.inf, ill upload nvme.inf
https://github.com/NeoBeum/ASUS-G751JY
SCSIAdapter_nvme_1.4.7.16 - grab the drivers in that directoryLast edited by NeoBeum; 08-25-2017 at 12:23 PM.
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09-02-2017 07:36 PM #9
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Just to be safe, I will go with Samsung 850. So that's gonna be PCIe m.2 Samsung 850 and 850 pro.
Now what worries me is the limitation on PCIe's storage?
Will 1 TB PCIe m.2 Samsung 850 work?
Just letting you know that I will need your further help with installation suggestion for maximum write/read speed once I get all the drives.
Thanks in advance.
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09-03-2017 03:25 PM #10
Gps3dx PC Specs Laptop (Model) Current: G751JT | Retired: G55VW, G51JX Motherboard Inc M.2 slot Storage #1 Samsungs EVO 850 128GB Storage #2 1TB HGST Travelstar 7K1000 (HTS721010A9E630) CPU Cooler Mother Nature & Thermodynamics laws Mouse Logitech MX 518 Headset/Speakers Logitech T6060 OS Cleaned installed Windows 10 HOME x64 Accessory #1 Leap Motion
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I don't get it... how come same model with same spec ( hm87, same cpu, gpu, ram etc.. ) from factory - one got 2nd bay sata II and the other sata III ???
Any chance one can hex edit an unlocked bios to upgrade 2nd bat to support sata III ? ( W/O hurting the dGPU that sits on PCI-E x16 already, if there's any bus connection between the two, since one should use i7's "internal" north-bridge and the other ( hdd ) should be using the south-bridge.
@Dreamonic - any input would be appreciated... can the 2nd HDD bay be modded in the bios ?
I'm almost sure that the bios UI won't allow it, thus a hex/3rd party bin editing is required.
P.S - on my G751JT ( 4710HQ + G-Sync upgraded ) I got my 2nd bay on SATA II.... even the optical bay is Sata II ( not 1... to my surprise )Last edited by Gps3dx; 09-03-2017 at 03:28 PM.
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