So, a few simple(?) questions about an older mobo
So, a few simple(?) questions about an older mobo
You can likely boot from the mSATA slot on your motherboard. While it's an older interface, it should work for a boot drive, even if newer SATA ports offer better performance. Just confirm you're using a compatible SSD and ensure the drive is properly seated.
It is SATA, just the connector is different. There is no "outclassing." Unless the BIOS is entirely boneheaded and the devs made a deliberate exception to exclude the mSATA-port from boot, it'll work like any other SATA-port. There are no "types" of mSATA.
You were referring to the fact that SATA III ports are slightly quicker than mSATA ports, though the difference isn't significant for boot performance.