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PCI slots supported

Question: Which PCI bus types are supported by the Diva Media Board range?

Answer: All current Diva Media Boards support PCI, PCI-X and PCIe bus types.

PCI: PCI 2.2, up to 66 MHz, 32 bit (also supports 64 bit dual address cycle DMA), 5 V supply required, 3.3 V, or 5 V universal signaling, supported in
backwards compatible PCI-X slots.

PCIe: PCI Express 1.0a x1 lane (3.3/12 V).

To check the supported PCI bus type for your specific card please see the Product Specification for each individual board and the corresponding Datasheet.

Notes: 

• Legacy Diva Server version 1.0 cards only support 32-bit 33Mhz 5v and 64-bit 33Mhz 5v slots.

• When operated in a 66MHz or 133Mhz slot, Diva Server cards (except the Diva PRI 3.0 cards) will run in 33MHz mode, in accordance with the PCI specification. This is not an issue since most PC manufacturers connect these high-speed slots on a separately clocked bus so that other cards are able to operate at their specified speed. To select the optimum slot position for the Diva card so that it does not affect the clock speed of other PCI cards, consult the PC manufacturers handbook for further information.

• The Diva PRI 3.0 cards support true 66MHz operation