Property:Is 8-bit ISA compatible
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| − | [[Has type:: | + | This [[Has type::boolean]] property is '''Yes''' if a 16-bit ISA card is known to work in an 8-bit ISA slot. It is '''No''' 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 is automatically set to '''Yes''' so it can be omitted. It is likewise automatically set to '''No''' for non-ISA buses so it can be omitted there as well. |
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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. | 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 | + | 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 '''Yes''', but an explanation should be given on the device's page. |
Latest revision as of 20:59, 17 April 2016
This boolean property is Yes if a 16-bit ISA card is known to work in an 8-bit ISA slot. It is No 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 is automatically set to Yes so it can be omitted. It is likewise automatically set to No for non-ISA buses so it can be omitted there as well.
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 Yes, but an explanation should be given on the device's page.
