pci-x in a PCI slot?

[Cr0nJ0b]

I just got a PCI-X raid card and I'm wondering if it would work in a standard PCI slot. The card says 3.3V 64Bit PCI-X. I'm not in the mood to fry my new card, but I also don't have a PCI-X capable motherboard at the moment.

thanks

 

[Madwand1]

Many PCI-X cards are backwards compatible with standard PCI, but you should read the specs on that particular card / contact the manufacturer to check.

Edit: If your motherboard supports PCIe, and you have a chance to exchange that card for a PCIe one, that could be a better idea.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Cr0nJ0b
pci-x in a PCI slot?

I just got a PCI-X raid card and I'm wondering if it would work in a standard PCI slot. The card says 3.3V 64Bit PCI-X. I'm not in the mood to fry my new card, but I also don't have a PCI-X capable motherboard at the moment.

Why did you buy a PCI-X RAID card, yet not take the time to find out if your MB supported it? :roll:

"PCI-X is often confused with PCI-Express"

 

[RebateMonger]

As Madwand1 notes, the RAID card's manual should specify what slots it works in. Some cards, like the HighPoint 1820a, will work in just about anything. Others might be more picky.

You are also going to want to be sure you have a PCI 2.1 or higher-compatible PCI slot on your motherboard. Those can handle a 3.3 Volt card. If your slot tries to pump 5 Volts into a 3.3V card, the results won't be pretty.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

For teh longest time i used a PCI-X Ultra 320 Raid card in a PCI slot. Ahh those were the days.