Why didn't SSD improve WEI rating?

[Wootloops]

I replaced my 7200 rpm 320gig laptop drive today for a kingston 120 gig SSD but yet my WEI drive rating remained the same at 5.9 after I updated the rating. I know it should definately be higher than that, so I'm wondering if the low rating could be due to having not plugged in the drive fully or correctly, or something.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Is the Bios set for AHCI? That's the usual culprit.

Did you optimize Windows and the SSD?

Here is the link to the optimization guides:

http://thessdreview.com/category/ssd-guides/optimization-guides/

 

[Wootloops]

How do I view or change that setting?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Well, you already have Windows installed on your laptop.

First make changes to Windows. Here is a link to the instructions:

http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?69682-Change-from-IDE-to-AHCI-after-Installation

After you make the changes you'll need to reboot and go into BIOS during the initial laptop start up routine. Check your owner's manual for instructions.

Here is a general purpose link that should help you with BIOS:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/BIOS-frequently-asked-questions

After you make the change in Windows and the change in BIOS you can go ahead and do the optimizations in the first link I posted.