On the topic of upgrading a PCI card, which of the following are statements are TRUE? Choose all TRUE options.
A.
When the PCI slot is a 5v slot, you can use a 3.3v card.
B.
When the PCI slot is a 5v slot, you can use a 5v card.
C.
When the card is a dual-voltage card, no special requirements need to be adhered to if
3.3v and 5v are supported.
D.
All of the above.
Explanation:
When considering upgrading of PCI cards, the available PCI slot’s voltage support would determine the type of card you can install. A slot that supports 3.3 volts can only take a
3.3v card. Similarly, when the PCI slot is a 5v slot, you must use a 5v card. This is due to
the cards being configured differently. No special requirements need to be adhered to when the card is a dual-voltage card that supports both 3.3v and 5v.
Incorrect Answers:
A: You have to install a 5v card in a PCI slot that supports 5 volts – the cards are configured differently.
D: A is FALSE.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 405-406.