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iDorf · 2013-09-20, 10:45

Does anyone know what the "optical looking devices" on the motherboard under the SATA connectors are for?

Stared and stared, but can't figure out the function. It could "look" for a drive in place if a full size HD is there, but can't sense a small SSD mounted on the sled. Why would it need to optically sense a drive anyway?

Karl

Dave · 2013-09-20, 11:00

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Does anyone know what the "optical looking devices" on the motherboard under the SATA connectors are for?

Stared and stared, but can't figure out the function. It could "look" for a drive in place if a full size HD is there, but can't sense a small SSD mounted on the sled. Why would it need to optically sense a drive anyway?

Karl

To see if it's red hot?

iDorf · 2013-09-20, 15:34

I guess so!
Looks like this is behind those sensors:
http://www.welovemacs.com/9227730.html

Karl

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iDorf Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY	2013-09-20, 10:45 Does anyone know what the "optical looking devices" on the motherboard under the SATA connectors are for? Stared and stared, but can't figure out the function. It could "look" for a drive in place if a full size HD is there, but can't sense a small SSD mounted on the sled. Why would it need to optically sense a drive anyway? Karl
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iDorf Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY	2013-09-20, 15:34 I guess so! Looks like this is behind those sensors: http://www.welovemacs.com/9227730.html Karl
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