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32bit PCI device runs on 64bit PCI bus ?
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You can use a 32 bit card in any 64 bit slot as long as voltage is same, usually 3.3V.
However make sure that the slot is not on the same bus as your RAID controller or it will be slowed to 33Mhz. Most of the current servers have at least a primary and secondary PCI bus.
In your case if the slot is specifically marked as 33Mhz then you shouldn't have any problems.
However make sure that the slot is not on the same bus as your RAID controller or it will be slowed to 33Mhz. Most of the current servers have at least a primary and secondary PCI bus.
In your case if the slot is specifically marked as 33Mhz then you shouldn't have any problems.
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