Chapter 1
Overview
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1.3.4
Examples of PCI Card Installation
shows the locks for a typical PCI card.
However, cards can be much wider or narrower, or taller or shorter.
,
, and
show how cards can vary in height, width, and shape.
Note –
The lock arrangements shown in these figures are suggestions and are not
intended as requirements.
When installing a card, it might be necessary to swap locks from slot to slot in order
to find the best way to secure a PCI card to its carrier. Use
to select locks
that are best suited to your PCI card.
TABLE 1-1
Card and Lock Styles
Suggested Lock Type
PCI Card Shape
Top Lock/Card Height
Side Lock/Card Width
Bottom Lock
Example
Wide
Type A (x2)
Type A
12 in./304 mm
maximum card width
Type C
*
Average width
Type A (x2)
Type A
5.75 in./146 mm
minimum card width
Type B
5.0 in./127 mm
minimum card width
Type C
†
Narrow width
Type A (1 or 2)
Type A
5.75 in./146 mm
minimum card width
Type B
5.0 in./127 mm
minimum card width
Type C
3.0 in./76 mm
minimum card width
Very narrow
width
Type A (1 or 2)
Type B
5.0 in./127 mm
minimum card width
Type C
3.0 in./76 mm
minimum card width
Tall
Type A
Type A or B
Type C
‡
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