Property:Is 8-bit ISA compatible
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| + | This property is true if a 16-bit ISA card is known to work in an 8-bit ISA slot. It is false if the card is known not to work in an 8-bit slot. If the value is not set, then the card has not yet been tested in an 8-bit slot. If the card ''is'' an 8-bit card then this value will of course be set to true. | ||
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| + | This is useful for those working with XT and older computers, which only have 8-bit slots. Knowing a particular 16-bit card will work in a machine with only 8-bit slots saves the hassle of trying to find an 8-bit card to use. | ||
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| + | If a card does not natively work in an 8-bit slot but can be made to do so with different drivers, then this value should be set to true, but an explanation should be given on the device's page. | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 24 January 2016
This property is true if a 16-bit ISA card is known to work in an 8-bit ISA slot. It is false if the card is known not to work in an 8-bit slot. If the value is not set, then the card has not yet been tested in an 8-bit slot. If the card is an 8-bit card then this value will of course be set to true.
This is useful for those working with XT and older computers, which only have 8-bit slots. Knowing a particular 16-bit card will work in a machine with only 8-bit slots saves the hassle of trying to find an 8-bit card to use.
If a card does not natively work in an 8-bit slot but can be made to do so with different drivers, then this value should be set to true, but an explanation should be given on the device's page.
