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PCIe x4 expansion issues
So I have been working on replacing the ReadyNAS os with FreeNAS and have gotten stuck on one thing... the PCIe x4 slot. The process to install FreeNAS on my ReadyNAS Pro (6 drive) is fairly simple...
So my latest idea is to try a new Motherboard in the box. The existing MoBo is MicroATX (170x170), the CPU socket is LGA 775 and FSB is 1066 so to be able to re-use the CPU and ram I'll get a compatible board. This one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168131573372 ought to work and $50 isn't too bad.
The only challenge now is the PCIe x1 backplane card which attaches to the bottom of the MoBo. Hopefully I can use my PCIe x1 riser cable and bend it around :? I removed the metal brace that held the old PCIe expansion card so there should be room to attach the Ethernet cable and such. Also the big PSU cable can be moved around once the plastic conduit is removed.
Any concerns? I know this is a bit drastic but since I went and cut the little PCIe extension this is my last resort...
The only challenge now is the PCIe x1 backplane card which attaches to the bottom of the MoBo. Hopefully I can use my PCIe x1 riser cable and bend it around :? I removed the metal brace that held the old PCIe expansion card so there should be room to attach the Ethernet cable and such. Also the big PSU cable can be moved around once the plastic conduit is removed.
Any concerns? I know this is a bit drastic but since I went and cut the little PCIe extension this is my last resort...
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