SATA to USB (internal) = USB bootable as OS in Laptop ?

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  1. itsmemario1

    itsmemario1 MDL Expert

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    #1 itsmemario1, Nov 8, 2020
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    Hi there,

    if I would attach an SATA to USB adapter to the internal SATA port of a Laptop, to Stick a bootable USB Thumb Drive with a bootable Linux (portable Knoppix) on it...might the BIOS be complaining ? Or would this work out of the box ?

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    Still searching for fitting adapters and cables, as I cant find a simple "Male SATA to Female USB" cable...like, the following...of course not sending 12v to my 5v USB Thumb Drive...

    !SATA2USB b.jpg
     
  2. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    #2 sebus, Dec 13, 2020
    That should work fine... if you can find small enough converter bridge board (what you show above is impossible!)
    But you likely not going to have enough space in case to fit it in
     
  3. WindowsGeek

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    #3 WindowsGeek, Dec 13, 2020
    That looks like a mission good luck:rolleyes: