KingSpec SSD PATA 32GB Doesn't work with iBook ATA bus

As stated, the device is blocking the bus.

If it's on Master, put it on Slave or vice versa.

 

you can short the two pins with thin wire, you do not need the jumper... just run some loops around both pins and you should be ok!

 

Judging by this:


It should fit perfectly fine even with the jumper.

 

It's most likely your SSD controller issue, not a Master/Slave thing .6 in KingSpec's product number stands for SM2236, which is 4 channel Silicon Motion CF controller. Most of KingSpec IDE SSDs (older ones) are based on SM2231 – 2 channel IDE controller.

Some SM2236 functions, which 2231 does not have, may be troublesome for iBooks onboard IDE controller. That's why your SSD works in external enclosure but not when connected to iBook's ATA bus.

 

If that happens to be true, you might as well get an Optibay caddy with integrated SATA converter for $7.50 and a modern SSD like the 64GB SanDisk SSD, which should cost roughly the same as the 32GB KingSpec.

That is, if you don't need the SuperDrive and rather have the old hard drive installed along with the SSD.

 

Not any. Some SATA HDDs have had similar issues with SATA->PATA "optibay": http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=869462

 

Yes will be very fAst. It will max out the ata bus.

 

I'd just exchange this .6 KingSpec to .1 one and problem solved.
See attachment in OP on this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1095715
Another option would be Transcend SSD 320 IDE 64GB. It's based on SM2231 too and it's about $80 (at least in my country).

 

That would be a monumental waste of an SSD. How about CF card with IDE adapter?

 

how about leaving the ssd jumpers off (CS) and uplugging the optical drive. i've seen cases where the optical blocks the bus.

also wonder what happens with just the optical, can you boot from it with no ssd attached? might rule out the optical. how does the cable look, any kinks?

just my two cents, best of luck.

 

you can short the two pins with thin wire, you do not need the jumper... just run some loops around both pins and you should be ok



I had the same problem with my new 32GB SSD. After viewing this diagram are you suggesting to wrap a thin wire between #2 and #4 pins? Will that activate the SSD?

 

Re-read post #7 and see attachment again. Notice difference between your SSD product number and this one which works for poster who did the screenshot.

 

oh my god, i've just ordered a Kingspec 64Gb SSD few days ago for my iBook, i've not received the item, the serial number is KSD-PA25.1-064MS... tell me that i won't have problems....

More specs here:

http://www.ebay.es/itm/221069989631...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6320wt_1135

 

The Vertex 3 is not a good choice. It doesn't work well with Macs and lots of people had problems with it. Get the SanDisk, it's faster even on ATA, more reliable, and works well with Macs. Also, it's inexpensive.

Because the 64GB SanDisk SSD above costs as much as a 32GB SanDisk with 60MB/s or a 16GB with 90MB/s compact flash. Also, the iBook obviously doesn't like CF controllers, or we wouldn't have this conversation right now.

 

thank you! I was lucky this time..

 

Where did you buy it from? eBay? See if the seller will do an exchange for you.

Also, I have a .6 drive and it's working fine. I wonder if this could be a different issue, though the iBooks and PowerBooks probably have different IDE controllers.