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    SATA ExpressCard bootable?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Schlotkins, Oct 18, 2006.

  1. Schlotkins

    Schlotkins Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you boot off the expresscard slot in Dell laptops? Ie. I'd get an eSATA card and hook up some external drives.

    Thanks,
    Chris
     
    Schlotkins, Oct 18, 2006
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  2. timfountain

    timfountain Notebook Consultant

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    The technology is spotty right now. We have some RAID SATA Expresscard controllers in-house, none of them really work well as far as booting is concerned. Manufacturers have promised better support in future firmware updates.
     
    timfountain, Oct 24, 2006
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    madcat23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i own a m1210 and plan to boot off a usb IDE drive ... has anyone had success doing this ? :rolleyes:
     
    madcat23, Oct 27, 2006
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