Installing the ReadyCache is a pretty straightforward process. The first thing you'll need to do is power down your computer, open the case and mount the SSD in an empty drive bay. If your computer does not have a spot for 2.5" drives, you'll want to use the included adapter. Once that is done, connect the SATA and power cables to the drive, close up your case and power your computer on.
The next step is to download the ExpressCache software which can be downloaded directly from SanDisk's website. When its done downloading, double click the "ExpressCacheSetup.exe" file and select your language from the drop-down menu.
Clicking Next will bring up the End-User License Agreement or EULA. Once you've agreed to the terms in the license agreement, the installer will ask you where you want to install ExpressCache and whether or not you want to create a desktop shortcut.
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From here, it's as simple as clicking Install and waiting for the installer to copy the files over to your computer. When it's complete, click "Finish" and, when prompted, reboot your system.
By default, caching is disabled. To enable caching, you first need to activate the ExpressCache software by clicking on the Activate button.
The software will prompt you for an activation code which is printed on a sheet of paper in the box. Once entered, ExpressCache goes out on the internet to see if the code is valid.
Once enabled, ExpressCache displays the total cache size as well as the the used portion of the cache. While the cached data is managed automatically, you can go in and manually clear the cache to reset system performance to the original level.
