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Topic: RME 9632 PCI bus -> new computer PCIe bus interface - windows11

Hi,
i must change my old computer (not compatible with w11).
I want keep my HDSP 9632 with extensions boards.
But on the recents mothers cards, there isn't any PCI bus.
So, i should buy STARTECH PCIPEX4, is it compatible with news mother cards ?
The 9632 have a 32 bits bus ? 3.3 or 5 v?
If you can help me for a experience with new computer Workstation LENOVO (INTEL only)
Thanks a lot.

2 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2024-03-03 08:48:46)

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Re: RME 9632 PCI bus -> new computer PCIe bus interface - windows11

There are still some mainboards with PCI available, you only have to search for that using a suitable platform.

Here is an example for a quite recent board from Supermicro:
https://geizhals.de/?cat=mbp4_1700& … TX%7E489_1

I can recommend getting the Supermicro boards with an "-F" at the end of the name.
As Mainboard with DUAL-BIOS are rare.
This means they have a web-based management interface to so called "IPMI", which makes remote administration possible.
It is even possible to flash the BIOS from the IPMI. Especially this is a life safer just in case a flashing failed.
Other systems with only one BIOS you would need to send back to the factory for repair (time, costs, ..).
By this, you have the chance to flash it again.

I remember there are other systems with PCI slot.
You need simply to go through every CPU type and filter again for PCI ">1"
Maybe also for ATX to get rid of µATX boards.

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