* 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.
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