Can I do a OS install plus my programs onto a non system formatted internal HD through a USB port? I would like to make a fresh copy of OS and programs and possibly then clone it to the SSD in my desktop and keep the HD for a backup. I don`t want to clone the SSD to it or wipe the SSD and reload everything onto it. I also need to switch the BIOS from RAID to AHCI. Didn`t do it the first time. I see how to do it from reading here but am unclear on exactly when. So if you can offer any advise or comments I am a novice and ...thanks Thomas