schnappi, no problem about the "SP3" I understand.
This adapter most likely because of the larger/longer capacitors and according to my research is a JM20330 chipset made by
http://www.jmicron.com/Product_JM20330.htm
Linux Compatibility:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JMicron
There are low profile capacitors that you can buy and replace them if you like. If you did not know this already.
A good information link about capacitors is here. I incurage you to view it before replacing them.
http://www.afrotechmods.com/groovy/c...eplacement.htm
Here is one with the JM20330 chipset without the big capacitors, but I have not tested this one yet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Serial-ATA-SATA-...-/200475947656
Thank you for your input. Please keep us up to date on your progress and if possible supply pictures.
bitor