I've just purchased Intel SSD 530 (120Gb). Like the title says, I can't install windows 7/8 on this SSD. I have tried to install it in both IDE and AHCI.
Windows installation just won't see my drive. I have tried on 2 mobos, a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 and a AsRock 970 Extreme3. Both mobos have the latest firmware, the ssd has the latest firmware. Also I have another 2 SSDs that work just fine. I can see the SSD in BIOS, but not in the windows installation.
I can see the SSD in windows, I can copy files on it. It shows that everything is fine in SMART.
I'm not a PC beginner. I like to belive that I'm a pro when it comes to PCs so please don't treat me like a kid 
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