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