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PCI Express problem

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by TechGamer, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. TechGamer TechSpot Booster Posts: 240   +11

    Can anyone tell me if I have to replace my pci express mobo to get from pci express to pci 2.0 or is there any update bios update or something for it
    TechGamer, Jun 15, 2012
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  2. red1776 Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe Posts: 5,794   +24

    You do not have to replace your MB. PCIE is backward compatible.( forward compatible as well) graphics card tht is 2.0? if so it will work in a PCIE 1.0/2.0/ and 3.0. No BIOS update needed either.
    red1776, Jun 15, 2012
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  3. Blkfx1 TechSpot Booster Posts: 600   +48

    Blkfx1, Jun 15, 2012
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