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Green PCB adapter card with silver PCI bracket and white PCIe x1 slot

STARTECH

STARTECH PCI1PEX1 PCI to PCI Express adapter expansion card

SKU CH-Q7DH-TWZD4 MPN PCI1PEX1

Converts a legacy PCI slot into a PCI Express x1 slot for low-profile cards, compliant with PCI revision 2.3 and bridge architecture revision 1.2

  • TypePCI to PCI Express
  • Operating Systems SupportedWindows 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/
  • FeaturesInnovative Bracket Design Adapts and Secures the Existing Lo
  • Weight20

Type PCI to PCI Express

  • Add low-profile PCIe cards to legacy PCI systems
  • Innovative bracket secures half-height cards in place
  • PCI 2.3 compliant with 133MBps bandwidth
  • Bridge spec 1.2 and power management 1.1 compliant
  • No driver or software installation required

Legacy PCI Slot Conversion

The StarTech PCI1PEX1 adapter converts a standard PCI slot into a PCI Express x1 slot, allowing newer low-profile PCIe cards to operate in older PCI-only motherboards. It provides an economical path to modern expansion without replacing the entire system. No driver or software installation is required for supported operating systems. The card complies with PCI revision 2.3 and PCI-to-PCIe Bridge Architecture specification revision 1.2.

Upgrade Path for Older Systems

This adapter replaces the need to find scarce legacy PCI expansion cards by bridging the interface gap to current PCIe x1 peripherals. The jump is worth it when a required low-profile card — such as a network, serial, or USB controller — lacks a native PCI equivalent. It supports PCI bus power management revision 1.1 and delivers up to 133MBps of available bandwidth through the host PCI slot. A spare full-size bracket is included for full-height chassis installations.

Ideal for Industrial and Server Maintenance

The PCI1PEX1 suits IT managers extending the service life of validated Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, Server 2008 R2, or Linux platforms. It also fits half-height PCIe cards securely via an innovative bracket design that adapts the existing low-profile bracket. Builders needing full-height PCIe slots, higher bandwidth than PCI provides, or support for operating systems beyond those listed should look at alternative solutions.

Highlights

  • Add low-profile PCIe cards to legacy PCI systems
  • Innovative bracket secures half-height cards in place
  • PCI 2.3 compliant with 133MBps bandwidth
  • Bridge spec 1.2 and power management 1.1 compliant
  • No driver or software installation required

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelPCI1PEX1
TypePCI to PCI Express
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Server 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server 2008 R2, and Linux
FeaturesInnovative Bracket Design Adapts and Secures the Existing Low Profile Bracket of the PCI Card
Compliant with PCI-to-PCIe Bridge Architecture spec Revision 1.2
Compliant with PCI BUS Power Management Rev 1.1
Compliant with PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge spec 1.0
PCI Express base spec 1.0a compliant
Compliant with PCI spec Revision 2.3
No Drivers or software required
Weight20
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size170 × 140 × 33 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the PCI1PEX1 adapter card fit in a standard full-height PCI expansion slot?

Yes, a spare full-size bracket is included so the low-profile PCIe card and adapter can be secured in a standard full-height PCI slot.

Is any driver or software installation required to use the PCI1PEX1 adapter card?

No driver or software installation is needed; the card is compliant with PCI-to-PCIe Bridge Architecture Spec Revision 1.2 and works immediately on supported Windows and Linux systems.

What bandwidth does the PCI1PEX1 adapter card provide over the PCI bus?

The adapter is PCI revision 2.3 compliant and delivers up to 133MBps of available bandwidth on the PCI bus.

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