KeithMV

Q: Windows 10 on 2011 Mac Mini issue.

Have a 2011 Mac Mini running Windows 10, 16 GB RAM, and two SSD hard drives from OWC.

 

Have a ViDock4++ overdrive which works intermittently with the Mac.

 

Cannot determine what causes the intermittent operation (boot order, etc.) Driving me crazy.

 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

When it works, it works well, but I have about a 33% successful use rate.

 

Thanks in advance.

Mac mini, Windows 8, Native Windows 8.1 install

Posted on Oct 25, 2015 10:23 PM

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  • by Loner T,Helpful

    Loner T Loner T Oct 26, 2015 10:33 AM in response to KeithMV
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    Oct 26, 2015 10:33 AM in response to KeithMV

    How is it connected to the Mini?

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    KeithMV KeithMV Oct 26, 2015 10:55 AM in response to Loner T
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    Oct 26, 2015 10:55 AM in response to Loner T

    Hi - I use a Thunderbolt cable to a Sonnet PCI bridging adapter; the Sonnet has a PCI interface which leads to the ViDock connections to the GeForce 750Ti graphics card.  See the attached pics for more detail.  Appreciate the help!

     

    First - shows Sonnet interface with PCI and Thunderbolt connected

    Second - shows PCI disconnected from Sonnet

    Third - shows Thunderbolt disconnected from Sonnet

     

    Sonnet 1 with PCI and Thunderboth plugged in.jpgSonnet 2 with PCI interface to ViDock.jpg

    Sonnet 3 with Thunderbolt unplugged.jpg