RIO Remote I/O System User Guide
Installing a Universal 3.3/5V PCI host card
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Chapter 2 Installing hardware and software
Installing a Universal 3.3/5V PCI host card
The latest version of the RIO PCI card will fit 3.3V, 5V and universal 3.3/5V PCI ca rd slots in
your system.
Before commencing installation you can identify card a nd slot type using the information
contained in Identifying your RIO PCI card and slot type on page 156.You can then install
your PCI card using the procedures given in Installation procedure on page 157 .

Identifying your RIO PCI card and slot type

You can identify the PCI card type as shown in the next picture.
The slots on your system will be as shown in the next picture. No te that some systems may
have a 3.3V only slot as opposed to a 5V and universal 3.3 V/5V.
Note
Before installing your RIO PCI card note the following;
The latest Universal 3.3V/5V RIO PCI card will fit into both 5V and 3.3V PCI slots in your system.
If you are installing an older 5V RIO PCI card this will not fit into 3.3V PCI slots in your system.
RIO 5v PCI card RIO 3.3v/5v universal PCI card
The new universal
3.3V/5V PCI car has
two notches on the
card edge connector
where as the 5V PCI
card has only one.
Rear of System
5V PCI slot
3.3V PCI slot
Universal 3.3V/5V PCI