Trying to add SSD to M2-ATX PSU & VIA EPIA SP13000G Mini-ITX Motherboard

**meth68** · 01-24-2013, 04:12 PM

Hi guys, any help would be appreciated.

I have
VIA EPIA SP13000G Mini-ITX Motherboard
M2-ATX 160W Intelligent DC-DC PSU

My current old HD is a Highly reliable Seagate 40GB 2.5-inch ATA-100 EE25 Automotive Grade extreme Conditions and did not need power.

I have a 64GB SSD that I would like to swap my 40GB with, I have my case open but I am confused.

I see that my motherboard has SATA powers, but I don't see any type of power for SATA or even a Molex to get an adapter for. The only thing I see is the following
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Can I somehow convert this to power my SSD or am I missing something, any help would be appreciated!

**bmw_car_pc** · 01-24-2013, 05:52 PM

You can get a adapter for your molex connector that was plugged into your old hard drive to convert it to SATA

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...FQSf4Aodxl8Alw

The connector you have there is for a floppy drive and wouldnt work.

**meth68** · 01-24-2013, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the reply, thats the issue, there is no molex connector, my previous hard drive did not require a seperate power cable

After doing some searching, I noticed the M2-ATX psu has a seperate P4 connector that is unused, maybe I can use a P4 to Sata Power cable?

**malcom2073** · 01-24-2013, 06:00 PM

If you email mini-box, you can get a replacement M2ATX harness, which has a hard drive connector, and I think the new ones even have a SATA power cable.

**bmw_car_pc** · 01-24-2013, 07:32 PM

All the M2 ATX cables I have seen came with molex plugs so you must have something old then

**meth68** · 01-24-2013, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by bmw_car_pc

All the M2 ATX cables I have seen came with molex plugs so you must have something old then

I purchased this psu 02/2009, there are no molex connectors on it.

**meth68** · 01-24-2013, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by malcom2073

If you email mini-box, you can get a replacement M2ATX harness, which has a hard drive connector, and I think the new ones even have a SATA power cable.

I just sent them an email, thanks for the advice guys, hopefully they can give me a hand.

Worst case scenario I guess I could go from the P4 connector to Sata Power and just buy a cable for it tomorrow.

**meth68** · 01-25-2013, 09:26 AM

Odd I received a reply back from mini-box and they replied with the molex to sata adapter. Am I missing something from my harness because my 20pin power goes to (2) 4pin mini molex connectors, I do not have a regular molex like most people seem to think I have lol

**malcom2073** · 01-25-2013, 09:28 AM

Yes you are missing something from your harness. You don't need an adapter, you need a REPLACEMENT m2atx 20pin-20pin harness, which comes with molex and sata connectors. Top cable here: http://resources.mini-box.com/online...s/M2-ATX-2.jpg

**meth68** · 01-25-2013, 09:35 AM

malcom2073, thanks so I am not going crazy

I checked on their site in psu's section and accessories, didn't find it. Does mini-box or someone else still sell these? Also do you know if any stores would sell that locally so I can upgrade my carpc this weekend while I am bored

Thanks again man, appreciate it!