PCI 2.1 and 2.2

Question

I purchased a Linksys 10/100 Etherfast PCI adapter Model No. LNE100TX version 5.1 which I am considering installing in my Dell XPS T450.   Included under minimum requirements on the Linksys box is 'Available PCI 2.2 slot.'   The system specifications section of the Dell reference and troubleshooting guide for my computer includes the following:  'Bus types...............PCI (version 2.1), ISA, and AGP'   A Linksys technical representative told me that the adapter will work in my computer despite the fact that the Linksys box indicates that a PCI 2.2 slot is required and my computer indicates that its bus type is PCI version 2.1.   Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this Linksys adapter will work in my computer?   Thanks.

volcano11 · Answer

Yes, it should work.   Steve

barkupatree2002 · Answer

Thanks volcano11.   By the way, after I install the LNE100TX EtherFast PCI Adapter will I still be able to connect to the internet with my dial-up modem if I maintain my dial-up internet service from Earthlink or does the installation of the LNE100TX somehow eliminate dial-up capabilities?

volcano11 · Answer

I've never done this (or even wanted to), but you should be able to maintain the dialup connection.  You may have to go into Network Connections and disable the Local Area Connection when you want to use dialup.   Steve

barkupatree2002 · Answer

Volcano11   Thanks for the help.

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PCI 2.1 and 2.2

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