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David Katauskas
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Some soundcards documents refer to the PCI version (ie 2.1) in the computer. How can I get that information without the pc manual?
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David Katauskas
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Thanks ez, that's good info to have.
How can I query my pc to see what version the mother-board supports?
I don't want to purchase a soundcard that's version 2.x, if my board doesn't support anything above 1.x.
How can I query my pc to see what version the mother-board supports?
I don't want to purchase a soundcard that's version 2.x, if my board doesn't support anything above 1.x.
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David Katauskas said:
PCI versions? *chuckles* PCI is backwards and forwards compatible, as long as you aren't talking about PCI-X or PCIe. (PCI-X slots are backwards compatible with most, but not all PCI cards; PCIe slots aren't backwards compatible with any PCI cards at all, and are a totally different standard.) Basically, it just works.
About the only thing you might run into with really old PCI cards would be 5v signaling requirements (which many modern motherboards can't deal with), but unless the card is from... about 1997 or earlier, there's not much chance of that. I don't think there are chip manufacturers that even have the tooling to build 5v signaling PCI devices anymore....
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David Katauskas said:
Shit, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.
dgatwood is right, I'm pretty sure. If the card fits in the slot you're fine. You could also try this-
If you don't know the manufacturer of your board, go to pcpitstop.com and register. Run a full system scan. After the scan is complete a window will pop up with the results. Click on 'system' and your mobo will be listed. Either go to the manufacturers website to see or post the manufacturer here.