I need to identify what kind of slots are available from my computer based on the shape of the slot. So far, I can easily tell the difference between 32-bit PCI and PCIe slots but I am having problem with 64-bit PCI and PCI-X slots.
From my googling, the slot itself looks like either a 3.3V 64-bit slot or a 3.3V PCI-X slot, but I cannot find any article that put both kind of slots together side-by-side for comparison. Is there any way to identify the slot based on the physical shape of the slot only?
1 Answer
From Wikipedia :
The 64-bit PCI connector can be distinguished from 32-bit by being longer, and from PCI-X by having three segments, with the one in the middle much shorter than the others. PCI-X slots can be distinguished from 64-bit PCI as the small segment is first, instead of in the center.
