StarTech.com PCI to PCI Express Adapter Card PCI 2.3 CE FCC TAA

The StarTech.com PCI to PCI Express Adapter Card (Model PCI1PEX1) provides a way to install half-height/low-profile PCI Express x1 cards into a standard 32-bit PCI expansion slot. The adapter converts a PCI slot into a low-profile PCIe x1 slot and includes a full-size bracket for installation in larger desktop or server expansion bays. It is intended to extend the usability of systems with legacy PCI motherboards or to enable the use of low-profile PCIe cards where no native PCIe slot is available.

Advantages

The adapter features an innovative bracket design that secures a low-profile PCI Express card in the converted PCI slot, allowing compatibility between PCI-based systems and PCIe x1 expansion cards. It uses a Pericom PI7C9X111SL chipset and conforms to PCI 2.3. The product is CE-, FCC- and TAA-compliant and comes with a two-year warranty and free lifetime technical support from StarTech.com.

Suitable for

• Installing low-profile PCIe x1 network, storage, or controller cards in systems with only PCI expansion slots
• Upgrading or repurposing older desktops and servers that lack native PCIe connectors
• Laboratory or workshop environments where mixed PCI and PCIe cards must be tested or used

Key specifications

• Model: PCI1PEX1
• Host interface: 32-bit PCI (PCI 2.3)
• Output interface: PCI Express x1 (low-profile)
• Chipset: Pericom PI7C9X111SL
• Certifications: CE, FCC, TAA
• Dimensions: 60 mm (W) x 135 mm (D) x 20 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.032 kg
• Internal installation: Yes

How to use

Power down the computer and open the case. Remove the blank PCI slot bracket from an available 32-bit PCI expansion slot. Insert the adapter card into the PCI slot and secure it with the included low-profile or full-size bracket as needed. Seat the low-profile PCIe x1 card into the adapter’s PCIe slot and fasten it to the bracket to ensure it is held firmly in place. Close the case and power on the system; the host OS should detect the installed PCIe card. Install any required drivers for the connected PCIe card according to the card manufacturer's instructions.

Usage recommendations

The adapter is designed for internal installation in desktop or server systems and is intended for use where a low-profile PCIe x1 card must be used in a system with a 32-bit PCI slot. Avoid forcing the card into incompatible slots and ensure the system is powered off before installation. Check chipset and driver compatibility for the specific PCIe card being installed.