ok to use a PCI card on a PCI express board?

Apr 17, 2003
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i have a X800XL that i have to RMA and a DFI ultra D, i dont want to invest in a lot of money but i need to get my computer running again until my RMA comes thru. can i use a regular PCI card with my mobo?
 

Peter

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Oct 15, 1999
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If it has a regular PCI slot, then that's a yes. In theory. BIOS fvckvps might prevent it from working anyway. YMMV.
 

Matt2

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Your ultra D should have 2 regular PCI slots. They are the bottom two slots.