[RESOLVED] What type of PCI slot is this?

[Parallax]

I was about to upgrade the video card in my office computer when I thought that it may be a good idea to open it up and make sure I had the available PCI slots. When I do, I notice that I have one PCI that I'm used to seeing and I also have a second, longer PCI slot. I initially thought it was one of the newer, faster PCIs but upon Googling my brain out I have yet to find a single photo or drawing that resembles what I have.

The computer is a Dell Optiplex 170L and I got it towards the end of 2005. The Dell website isn't very helpful either, as it just says "3 PCI slots."

I ran System Info for Windows but it didn't help much either.

Or is it even PCI?

This is my mobo and it's the bottom one that's confusing me:



Thanks!

[Train]

PCI-X looks like.

[Midknyte]

http://www.bigbruin.com/reviews05/ex...dex.php?file=1

That could also be a PCI slot for a riser card in a small form factor case.

[Parallax]

Thanks for the quick reply Train, but...

The keying of my slot doesn't match any of the PCI cards out there that I can find. Mine is only keyed once and it makes for one section that's longer than most. All of the ones I see are shorter, and they have an additional key at the opposite end. I also can't find one on any of the shopping sites (Tiger Direct, CDW, etc.) that have one that looks like it would fit. If this site shows all of the formats out there, then mine isn't included.

Ultimately, I'm not sure what sort of PCI card I can get. I know I can get a regular PCI but I'd rather get the fastest that my MB can take and if this one is faster then I want to use it.

Midknyte: The case actually is a micro tower

[Midknyte]

Midknyte: The case actually is a micro tower

They use the same motherboard in different cases.

[Shinma]

... be a PCI slot for a riser card in a small form factor case.

Midknyte answered your question.
Dell words it differently and calls it a "PCI riser board connector".

[SpywareDr]

I agree with Midknyte. Looks like a slot for a riser card.

DELL OPTIPLEX 170L / GX170L MOTHERBOARD, C7018 D8981
http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.as...LC7018&eq=&Tp=

Expansion Capabilities:

• 1 PCI Slot on-board
  
  
• Optional PCI Riser cards available on the market enabling up to 2 additional PCI Slots. ( Riser card is not included ).

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[Parallax]

Sometimes you just have to get a good nights sleep before things make sense

When I left here last night I didn't have a clue what Midknyte was talking about, then I woke up this morning, read the new posts and it hit me like a truck.

Thanks for the help everyone