Question 1

Can I use this PCI to PCIe adapter with a PCIe to M.2 card? I am Trying to add an M.2 drive to a pc that only has a PCI slot.

Accepted Answer

I understand why you want to try this, but unfortunately I don't advise it.  You can do it, just realize that your M.2 drive will be bottle necked by the PCI slot speed (I'm not exactly sure what the actual PCI speed is, but I know for sure that it is slower than PCIe speeds).  You don't say what processor or what board you have, but maybe consider upgrading to a board that has more PCIe slots (some of the newer boards have dedicated M.2 slots) or maybe free up one of the PCIe slots you already have?
Good luck :-)

Question 2

Can I use this adapter to adapt a Jaton Video 228 PCI Twin card?

Accepted Answer

No, this adapter allows you to install a low-profile PCI-Express card into a conventional PCI slot.  The card you're asking about is a conventional PCI card.  You need the PEX1PCI1 to install a conventional PCI card into a PCI-Express slot.

Question 3

Will this work a on a computer that is already low-profile or sff or is it only for full height computer?

Accepted Answer

If I remember correctly it comes with both low profile and standard brackets. I think it has the low profile installed and I had to switch it to fit my standard case.

Question 4

Would this be good for this sound card?

DIAMOND Xtreme Sound 7.1 PCI-e Low Profile 24 Bit Record and Playback Internal Sound Card

Accepted Answer

Since pcie x1 is faster than PCI how does this work?  I have a emu1616 pcie card I want to install in  PCI slot will this work?

Question 5

Will I need to install any drivers or software for this adapter card to work?

Accepted Answer

No, drivers or software installation is not required for this adapter card.

Question 6

Can this adapter card fit into a standard PCI expansion slot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this adapter card can fit into a standard PCI expansion slot.

Question 7

Can I use this adapter card with my Linux operating system?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the adapter card supports Linux operating systems.

Question 8

Will this work as a normal PCI to PCI-E x1, or only as a PCI-E x16 to x1?

Accepted Answer

This will convert 'normal' (old boring) PCI (3 & 5 volt) to PCI-E x1.  It's key function is to allow low profile PCIe expansion cards in a server/desktop motherboard PCI slot.

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