Can a 64-bit network card be used on a 32-bit PCI slot?
A)Yes. You can install a 64-bit card in a slot using a bus extender kit.
B)No. A 64-bit card will not fit in a 32-bit slot and this will not work.
C)Yes. You can install a single 64-bit PCI card into two adjacent 32-bit PCI slots.
D)Yes. Generally 64-bit PCI cards are downward compatible and will operate in 32-bit slots.

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64-bit PCI cards are downward compatible and will operate in 32-bit slots.
Key Takeaway: 64-bit cards are compatible with the 32-bit slots. They will operate at 32-bit speeds. The cards are always downward compatible but not upward compatible.

Can a 64-Bit Network Card Be Used on a 32-Bit