Help setting up my SSD, HDD

Formular VI

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Hello everybody,
Can someone give me some advice on setting up my Boot and storage.
My set up: Asus M6F, Intel 4770K, GT 780Ti. Memory Corsair Vengeance Pro
2X8 GB
SSD Corsair Neutron GTX 120 GB, SSD Corsair Neutron GTX 240 GB
HDD WD caviar Black 3 TB. Windows 7 H/P ( not yet installed).

I guess SSD 120GB is the best option for Boot ? any comments ? Is this the best option ?
The others for Games, Music, Photos, and Files & Docs.
Which SATA6 G ports ( 1-6 )do I use for best results ? I have heard its best to use port 1 for Boot is that correct, and does it matter which I use for others?

How do I set up the boot priority in the bios (I am not yet very versed in using the Bios yet) explanation would be helpful.
 
Well don't be intimated because its simple:)
Also i'm assuming you need help with installation since you are trying to figure out the boot order so i'm gonna explain a little bit to help:)

The ports you need to use are the ones that the z97 chipset supports. Should be ports 1-6 but it does not matter which you plug into as long as it remains on the chipset ports. It should be in the manual if you are still unsure which to use. First what you need to do is only install the 120GB ssd for now before installing windows(don't need to but it helps ensure only the 120GB ssd has windows stuff on it). Make sure in BIOS that the default sata mode is not IDE and instead AHCI for the best perfromance. Assuming you are installing by the disc then you need to go into bios(hit the delete key on powerup, spam it) and find the boot order menu and make sure the ODD is first so it boots to the disc. After that save and restart( should be F10 button) and then go through the install process. Install on the 120GB ssd and proceed until done. After done just shut down the computer and install other storage drives. Boot up again and go into bios( again the delete key) and redo the boot order so the windows drive is first and then storage drives after and ODD last(unless you don't want to use it again, just remove it physically). Then boot up and do what you need to do.
 
NeverBackDown

Well don't be intimated because its simple:)
Also i'm assuming you need help with installation since you are trying to figure out the boot order so i'm gonna explain a little bit to help:)

The ports you need to use are the ones that the z97 chipset supports. Should be ports 1-6 but it does not matter which you plug into as long as it remains on the chipset ports. It should be in the manual if you are still unsure which to use. First what you need to do is only install the 120GB ssd for now before installing windows(don't need to but it helps ensure only the 120GB ssd has windows stuff on it). Make sure in BIOS that the default sata mode is not IDE and instead AHCI for the best perfromance. Assuming you are installing by the disc then you need to go into bios(hit the delete key on powerup, spam it) and find the boot order menu and make sure the ODD is first so it boots to the disc. After that save and restart( should be F10 button) and then go through the install process. Install on the 120GB ssd and proceed until done. After done just shut down the computer and install other storage drives. Boot up again and go into bios( again the delete key) and redo the boot order so the windows drive is first and then storage drives after and ODD last(unless you don't want to use it again, just remove it physically). Then boot up and do what you need to do.

Thanks very helpful
 
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