[geeks] AGP irritations

[vance at neurotica.com]

On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, Kevin wrote:

> Theoretically, can plugging an AGP 2x card into a 4x slot cause
> problems?  Is there any reasons why they would not be backward
> compatible?
>
> AGP is a PITA!  I received a Number Nine AGP 2x card (with an SGI 1600SW
> LCD) and i now cannot use it in the intended location because the mobo
> has an AGP 4x slot, of the particular variety that makes using a 2x card
> physically impossible.  Is there some reason mobo manufactures would be
> doing this as opposed to using universal AGP slots?
>
> Not to rehash the "x86 is crap" arguments from earlier but unpleasant
> surprises like this can be added to the list of x86 downfalls.  Now i'm
> forced to the buy the overpriced SGI adapter box or another AGP card
> with the funky OpenLDI (Micro Centronics) connector.

I think you have an AGP Pro slot.  They're rated for higher
power-consumption cards.  AGP Pro isn't compatible with AGP.

Peace...  Sridhar