PCI Card Doesn't Fit in CPU Motherboard Slot

Updated Apr 19, 2024

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Hardware

  • PCI-6221

Issue Details

I procured a new PCI card and have been trying to install it in my computer but it does not fit in any of the CPU PCI slots. Why is this happening?

Solution

Some motherboards have only PCIe slots.

Check your motherboard to confirm if it has any PCI slots. In case it doesn't, it is recommended that you get an appropriate PCIe card. The image below show various types of slots typically present on a motherboard :
 
Image result for PCI and PCIe slot

Additional Information

  • NI does not support any PCIe to PCI adapters.
  • To see which PCI slots are compatible for your PCI card, follow this link

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