On Tue, 15 May 2007 13:38:10 +0200 Henning Brauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> * Henning Brauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2007-05-15 00:03]: > > * bofh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2007-05-14 21:54]: > > > I have a question. Some 64 bit cards (PCI-X?) seem to work in 32 > > > bit slots (PCI 2.2?). Is this a feature, or am I looking at > > > possible issues down the road? Specifically, I am trying to > > > build a n old(er) box, and on a whim (and vague memories about > > > this working), stuck an em card into it. Box seems to boot, and > > > network traffic seems to flow. Not sure if I should spend some $ > > > $ to buy another network card. > > > > yes, may 64bit PCI cards (from 64/33 to PCI-X 133) wor just fine in > ^^^ > that should read "many". there are cards that are NOT backwards > compatible. > also, the ones that are need 3.3V pci slots, not the ancient 5V ones. as a rule of thumb one can say that cards that won't work guaranteed also should NOT fit into that slot; at least not without using a hammer or similar tools ;) timo -- Line Printer paper is strongest at the perforations.
