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>> I just checked and I'm using BIOS version F2 which is the latest |
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>> available. My hardware revision is v1.1. It sounds like I may be out |
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>> of luck. The device does have a SATA3 port but I was hoping not to |
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>> cram an entire 2.5" SSD in there to cut down on heat since it's |
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>> fanless. Do I have any other options? |
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>> - Grant |
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> Is it possible that the device is DOA? Can you check it on another |
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> laptop (or another device with the mini-PCIe slot? |
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> Alternatively maybe an adapter can be acquired to test it on a regular |
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> PC. Maybe a USB -> PCIe mSata bridge adapter exists? |
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> I have had DOA RAM and such before, although not on a SSD. |
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I've been researching this a lot today and I think there is an |
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incompatibility between the Gigabyte 2807 and any mini-PCIe SSD. Most |
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of those little SSDs are mSATA (although mine is PATA) and mSATA ports |
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are physically compatible with mini-PCIe but not electrically |
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compatible. I could get a SATA to mSATA adapter and connect via my |
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SATA port, but even if the mSATA drive is then recognized, it is |
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unlikely that I would be able to boot from it. I think this leaves me |
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with a full SATA SSD as the only option which is fine. The Gigabyte |
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2807 is designed to work with them and even includes a bracket and |
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cable. Surprisingly, my research has lead me to believe that an mSATA |
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SSD may actually generate more heat than a SATA SSD. |
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- Grant |
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