Connecting PCIe devices to Minnowboard MAX

Using the Silverjaw Lure and a "PCIe to MPCIe" adapter card, it is possible to connect PCIe devices to the Minnowboard MAX.

The example below illustrates how to connect a unformatted NVMe SSD to the Minnowboard MAX:

PARTS
 * Minnowboard Max
 * Silverjaw Lure
 * Bplus PM2C : PCI-E to mini PCI-E card (see here for more information)
 * Intel's DCP3700 Series SSD
 * FDD 4 Pin power connector
 * External 5V/12V power supply for the Blus PM2C adapter card
 * 5V/3.2A Power supply unit to the Minnowboard Max
 * Bootable USB with core-image-sato-sdk image (or image with a similar kernel)

DCP3700 SSD,Silverjaw lure connected to Minnowboard MAX, and PM2C adapter card

STEPS
 * 1) Add the NVMe driver to the kernel image. For information on how to do this, see here
 * 2) Attach bootable USB
 * 3) Connect the Silverjaw Lure to the Minnowboard.
 * 4) Attach the Bplus PM2C adapter card to the mPCIe slot of the Silverjaw.
 * 5) Attach the FDD 4 pin connector to the PM2C adapter card.
 * 1) Attach the NVMe SSD to the x1 PCIe connector on the PM2C adapter card.
 * 2) Apply power to the PM2C adapter card through the FDD 4 pin connector
 * 3) Apply power to the Minnowboard Max. Ensure that the current on the power unit is atleast 3A.

Minnowboard MAX is now powered on and the SSD is seen as /dev/nvme0n1

''Note: There are different "PCIe to mPCIe" adapters available that can be used with the Silverjaw. The PM2C adapter used here is just one example.''