[Solved] SSD Connection Issues: MOLEX->SATA Adapter vs Distributor & 4 vs 5 Cable Connectors

Hello.
I wanted to connect an SSD drive to the other computer, but at the beginning there was a problem with the power supply for the drive.
The power supply has only one SATA connector, which is used for the old HDD, which remains as a place for other data.
Unfortunately, the store lacked the usual MOLEX-> SATA adapter, so I bought an adapter with a MOLEX-> SATA MOLEX distributor.
Unfortunately it didn't work.
I noticed, as you can see in the pictures, that the original SATA power supply has 5 cables (yellow, black, red, black, orange),
and purchased adapter only 4 (yellow, black, red, black).
However, after reading several similar threads, I saw that the recommended MOLEX-> SATA adapters are just 4 cables and apparently work.

Could it be that it didn't work for me because I bought a non-ordinary adapter but a splitter?
Or maybe it's just a 4 and not 5 cable connector?
Or maybe it matters which MOLEX I connect the adapter / splitter to?
Possibly what adapter to buy?




In the pictures, the colors of the cables with the only SATA connector coming from the power supply and purchased splitter.

Thanks for the help!

Connect the HDD cable for a while and see if the disk will be detected in the BIOS. If so, leave the SSD connected and HDD connect via the adapter.

3.3V are missing in these adapters.
https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA

Read the required operating voltage on the disk - probably only 5V, i.e. the orange cable is not needed. Check what voltages the power supply gives on molexes - if it is not about 5V and about 12V then there is a problem with the power supply or there is no contact in molexes. SSDs require power only from the 5V line.

smiland wrote:

SSDs require power only from the 5V line.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/285526-32-power

Enter the model of this SSD.

Kasek21 wrote:

smiland wrote:
SSDs require power only from the 5V line.


http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/285526-32-power

My error - I did not express myself precisely: most 2.5-inch laptop SSDs require only 5V - that's why you should read the information from the description on the disk.

Thanks for the quick responses.
The disk is Plextor PX-128M7VC 128GB.
Today I connected the second in the second computer, but here the power went directly from the power supply and the cable was five-wire, with orange. Everything went without a problem.
The one with the described problem I tried to connect yesterday on a different computer, unfortunately I do not remember and I do not remember if I tried to connect the HDD using the adapter purchased. Maybe this week I will be able to check, then I will write.

But when it comes to the cable itself, I understand that it makes no difference whether it is branching or just an adapter?

PeCha wrote:

But when it comes to the cable itself, I understand that it makes no difference whether it is branching or just an adapter?

There is no.

This adapter is sufficient for this SSD. If HDD works on it, it is not a problem with power supply but something else.

What is this motherboard model?

Kasek21 wrote:

What is this motherboard model?

https://pl.msi.com/Motherboard/P35_Neo/Overview

Kasek21 wrote:

Connect the HDD cable for a while and see if the disk will be detected in the BIOS. If so, leave the SSD connected and HDD connect via the adapter.

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I connected the HDD with an adapter and it works.
I connected the SSD with a cable from the power supply and installed it after starting.
The problem is that it can be seen in the Device Manager, but it cannot be seen in My computer.
For now, I haven't had time to check something more or start installing Windows on it. I didn't check it in the BIOS either.

PeCha wrote:

The problem is that it can be seen in the Device Manager, but it cannot be seen in My computer.

My computer -> Manage -> Disk management.

I connected the HDD with an adapter and it works.
I connected the SSD with a cable from the power supply and installed it after starting.
Then I set up the disks using the device:
My computer -> Manage -> Disk management.

Everything is nice.

Thank you so much for help!