SRCS16 (64-bit PCI) in PCI-X slot?

I have an Intel SRCS16 RAID controller I'd like to utilize in a new server
build. It's a 3.3v 64-bit PCI card.

I'm wondering if anyone knows if this card will work in a 64-bit PCI-X slot,
specifically in a S3210SHLX motherboard.

I know PCI-X is generally compatible with 3.3v PCI, but not sure about
64-bit PCI...

Kremlar wrote:
I have an Intel SRCS16 RAID controller I'd like to utilize in a new server
build. It's a 3.3v 64-bit PCI card.

I'm wondering if anyone knows if this card will work in a 64-bit PCI-X slot,
specifically in a S3210SHLX motherboard.

I know PCI-X is generally compatible with 3.3v PCI, but not sure about
64-bit PCI...


PCI-X just means PCI other than 32 bit 33 Mhz (i.e. ordinary).


I would expect your card to work, however the way to find out is
to try to plyg it in. If the voltages mismatch, it will not fit.

Arno

"Arno" wrote in message ...
Kremlar wrote:
I have an Intel SRCS16 RAID controller I'd like to utilize in a new server
build. It's a 3.3v 64-bit PCI card.

I'm wondering if anyone knows if this card will work in a 64-bit PCI-X slot,
specifically in a S3210SHLX motherboard.

I know PCI-X is generally compatible with 3.3v PCI, but not sure about
64-bit PCI...

Yes, it is designed to be compatible.

PCI-X just means PCI other than 32 bit 33 Mhz (i.e. ordinary).


I would expect your card to work, however the way to find out is
to try to plyg it in. If the voltages mismatch, it will not fit.

Arno

Wotta Moron. PCI includes 3.3/5V, 32/64b and 33/66Mhz combos. PCI-X is 3.3V and 66+M.

lid wrote
Arno wrote

PCI-X just means PCI other than 32 bit 33 Mhz (i.e. ordinary).

Utterly mangled, as always.

Erm, not?

There is PCI 66MHz and 64bit... 3.3V and 5V have different pinout for connector IIRC...

PCI-X is something else, first part of it's connector is PCI
compatibile (but I think 3.3V only)... Don't remember how
many bits or MHz it has, but definetly works as 64bit, and
66/100/133/266/533MHz...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Local_Bus

On or about Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:30:22 -0400 did "Kremlar"
dribble thusly:

I have an Intel SRCS16 RAID controller I'd like to utilize in a new server
build. It's a 3.3v 64-bit PCI card.

I'm wondering if anyone knows if this card will work in a 64-bit PCI-X slot,
specifically in a S3210SHLX motherboard.

I know PCI-X is generally compatible with 3.3v PCI, but not sure about
64-bit PCI...

PCI cards are keyed. If it's a compliant card and fits in the slot, it will
almost certainly work.

Specifically, look for a split in the slot near the back on the motherboard,
and a corresponding gap in the card. Something like this (you'll want to use
a monospace font here):

Non-compatible:

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Compatible:

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