Mini-ITX board with eSATA recommendation?

[packcamera]

Hi All,

I am getting close to finalizing the checklist for my Hack mini-ITX gaming build (specs are here)

I noticed one thing with the two buyer's guide recommended mini-ITX boards - neither have eSATA connectors. I really need them for my 4-bay RAID array. With my build I won't have space for an expansion card. Are there any other mini-ITX boards that are OSX friendly and have eSATA on the board?

 

[packcamera]

In replying to my own query (did I stump the experts?) can anyone tell me if any of these Z87 or H87 motherboards with eSATA are fully supported with OSX?

http://patrickspokemonpalace.wordpress.com/2013/09/29/comparison-of-lga1150-mini-itx-motherboards/

 

[packcamera]

Getting closer...

Can anyone on tell me if the chipsets on this motherboard are going to work with OSX?

ASRock Z87E-ITX

 

[nobodynose]

Getting closer...

Can anyone on tell me if the chipsets on this motherboard are going to work with OSX?

ASRock Z87E-ITX

Everything on this board (with the possible exception of sleep) works perfectly, according to this helpful guide post: http://www.tonymacx86.com/general-h...-motherboard-spec-sheet-hot-2.html#post686296. That can probably be fixed with a correct DSDT and/or BIOS patch.

Here are some other links to forum threads with useful information about this motherboard:

http://www.tonymacx86.com/dsdt/114793-asrock-z87e-itx-pjalm-s-analysis-repository.html
http://www.tonymacx86.com/general-hardware-discussion/117344-z87e-itx-updates.html
http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-lion-desktop-support/112139-pmpatch-help.html

 

[packcamera]

Awesome... Thanks for the info!

 

[WonkeyDonkey]

Yup, Z87E-ITX works very well overall. There are a couple of slight niggles but they are not show-stoppers anymore.

I should be doing a full write-up and build guide, hopefully in the next week or so.

 

[packcamera]

Yup, Z87E-ITX works very well overall. There are a couple of slight niggles but they are not show-stoppers anymore.

I should be doing a full write-up and build guide, hopefully in the next week or so.

I will be waiting for your write-up. PM me or post here please when you get the chance so I know where to look!

 

[fifo]

I'm using Clover to boot OS/X Mavericks on this board and as far as I can tell, sleep is working 100%. I had the same sleep issues as you guys before I used Clover but with Clover sleep works. Take a look at my comments here:

AsRock Z87E-ITX Mavericks Sleep Not Working & DSDT Help Requested