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PCI Cards -- An Easy and Inexpensive Way to Expand the Power of Your Mac
by Steve Becker
Most desktop PowerMacs* (the iMac is a notable exception) and Mac clones are equipped with three or more PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots. If you aren't sure whether your Mac has these slots, I suggest taking a look at the manual that came with your computer or getting this info from Apple's web site. Having one or more available PCI slots on your computer can save you money and provide you with wonderful flexibility when you want to update/improve the performance of your Mac!
Here are just some examples of how PCI slots can save you money and add flexibility to your Mac:
 You need to have the performance of a FireWire drive, but your PoweMac didn't come with a built-in FireWire port. If you are running OS 8.6 or later, just slip an inexpensive FireWire PCI card into an empty PCI slot -- you now can reap the benefits of both the performance and ease of use that is provided by Apple's FireWire technology!
 You want to buy a good Laser printer (read my review of the HP LaserJet 1200) or a color-capable inkjet printer, but your Mac doesn't include the USB port that's required for connecting to most new printers. Just slip an inexpensive USB PCI card into your Mac (if you are running OS 8.5.1** or later) and you now have the ability to use USB devices with your Mac!
I've used both Belkin and Keyspan FireWire and USB PCI cards to add FireWire and USB interfaces to older Macs, though PCI cards can also be used to add additional FireWire and USB ports to any FireWire and USB ports that came with your Mac.

 
 You want to get a larger monitor (or a LCD display), but your Mac's built-in video card doesn't support these devices. You guessed it -- just slip a PCI video card into an empty PCI slot and now you can upgrade your monitor (or add a second monitor)! ATI's Raydeon PCI card is a popular Mac-compatible video card that includes 3D acceleration and other features.
 You have a new Mac, but it doesn't include a SCSI port and you have SCSI devices you would like to continue using. Rather than having to invest in new peripheral hardware, just insert a SCSI card into an empty PCI slot!
Even though most older Macs include a SCSI port, I chose to increase the performance of the SCSI devices on my Desktop G3 by installing an Adaptec Fast SCSI card. Adaptec offers a comprehensive line of SCSI PCI cards for Mac users, and detailed info on the cards can be found at the Adaptec web site.
 You'd like to upgrade the 10Base-T Ethernet that's built into your Mac. Yep, just install a 10/100Base-T capable Fast Ethernet PCI card.
I networked a G4 to a G3; the G4 included 10/100Base-T Ethernet, but the G3 had just 10Base-T Ethernet and I wanted to be able to utilize the 100Base-T capability of my G4. The fast and inexpensive solution was to install a MacSense Fast Ethernet PCI card.
If you find yourself running out of empty PCI slots, some companies offer 'combo' cards. For example, I use a Belkin FireWire/USB Combo PCI card on my Beige G3/300 Desktop computer. This single card includes both FireWire and USB ports and has a street price of around $89. I've been using the Belkin card for several months now, and it has worked flawlessly! (Other manufacturers provide cards that offer additional combinations of interfaces on a single PCI card.) 
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If you own a PowerBook, some of these companies also offer CardBus Cards that slide into the CardBus Card slots which are provided on many PowerBooks -- just as PCI cards allow you to expand the capabilities of your PowerMac, CardBus Cards allow you to expand the capabilities of your PowerBook. (I'm currently evaluating the FireWire CardBus Cards that are sold by SmartDisk and Keyspan.) 
Be sure to check on the specific hardware and software requirements of any PCI card or CardBus card you are considering purchasing. Also, some features of a specific card/technology may not work with certain hardware, so be sure to read the 'fine print' of the card's/technologies's requirements. Fortunately, for literally millions of users, using these inexpensive cards is a wonderfully effective and inexpensive way to upgrade and modernize their Macs -- and it's certainly a lot less expensive than buying a new computer!
© Steve Becker. All rights reserved.
*The first PowerMacs didn't include PCI slots, though some of them came equipped with slots for NuBus cards (a more expensive and less common card).
 **Some USB PCI cards claim to work with OS 8.1 or later.
Top ofPage |MacEase Home PageCard capacity and sizeMac Pro has eight PCIe x16* sized slots that accept many different types of PCIe cards:
Pci Video Card For Mac Windows 10Slot 1: up to x16 lanes (double-wide)
Slot 2: up to x8 lanes (double-wide)
Slot 3: up to x16 lanes (double-wide)
Slot 4: up to x16 lanes (double-wide)
Slot 5: up to x16 lanes (single-wide)
Slot 6: up to x8 lanes (single-wide)
Slot 7: up to x8 lanes (single-wide)
Slot 8: up to x4 lanes (half-length)
Mac Pro Expansion (MPX) Modules can use up to two slots each — in slots 1-2 and slots 3-4. Mac Pro comes with the Apple I/O card preinstalled in slot 8 which contains two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Learn about PCIe cards you can install in your Mac Pro (2019).
Check available slotsTo check the status of each slot, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac, then click the PCI Cards tab.
By default, Mac Pro automatically balances bandwidth between all of the cards across the two PCIe pools. You can use Expansion Slot Utility to make manual adjustments to pool allocations.
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Installing PCIe cardsLearn how to remove the housing or top cover of your Mac Pro and install a PCIe card.
Remove the housing or top coverFollow the steps to remove the housing on Mac Pro (2019) or the top cover on Mac Pro (Rack, 2019).
Mac Pro (2019)Shut down your Mac Pro.
Wait approximately 5-10 minutes for the computer to cool down.
Unplug all cables except the power cord from your computer.
Touch the metal housing on the outside of Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity, then unplug the power cord.
Always discharge static before you touch parts or install components inside your Mac Pro. To avoid generating static, don't move around the room until you finish installing the cards and slide the enclosure back onto the computer.
Flip the top latch up, then twist left to unlock the housing.
Lift the housing straight up and off of Mac Pro. Carefully set it aside.
Mac Pro won't turn on when its cover is removed.
Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)Shut down your Mac Pro.
Wait approximately 5-10 minutes for the computer to cool down.
Unplug all cables except the power cord from your computer.
Touch the metal housing on the outside of Mac Pro to discharge any static electricity, then unplug the power cord.
Always discharge static before you touch parts or install components inside your Mac Pro. To avoid generating static, don't move around the room until you finish installing the cards and slide the top cover back onto the computer.
Slide the top cover release latches to the unlocked position, lift the top cover and pull it away from the front plate, then set it aside.
Install a PCIe cardSlide the lock to the unlocked position.
Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew and remove any brackets and slot covers covering the slots where you want to install your card. 
Remove your new card from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners. Don't touch the gold connectors or the components on the card.
Use only PCIe modules that are safety certified (CSA, UL, or equivalent) and specifically state that they are compliant with the industry standard PCIe specification. Use of non-certified compliant modules may not keep different input power sources separated, resulting in a possible burn hazard.
Make sure the card pins are in line with the slot as you insert the card into the PCIe slot.
Slide the lock to the locked position.
Reinstall any side brackets you removed, then tighten the screws on the bracket.
Reinstall the housing or top coverFollow the steps to reinstall the housing on Mac Pro (2019) or the top cover on Mac Pro (Rack, 2019).
Mac Pro (2019)Carefully lower the housing over Mac Pro.
After the housing is fully seated, twist the top latch right and flip it down to lock it.

 Top: Locked position (dots match)
 Bottom: Unlocked position (dots do not match)
Connect the power cord, display, and any other peripherals.

Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)Align the edge of the top cover with the slot in the front plate, then firmly press near the release latches and listen for them to click into place.
Connect the power cord, display, and any other peripherals.
Turn on third-party driversSome third-party PCIe cards require a driver before they can be used in macOS. After you install a driver for a third-party PCIe card, restart your Mac Pro, then turn the driver on:
Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.
Click the lock and authenticate as an administrator.
Click the Allow button.
Restart your Mac.
Use Expansion Slot Utility

When you install or remove PCIe cards on your Mac Pro, EFI detects the cards in each slot and allocates bandwidth between the two pools to maximize throughput. Expansion Slot Utility lets you view and change how your cards are allocated.
Use Automatic Bandwidth ConfigurationBy default, your Mac Pro uses Automatic Bandwidth Configuration to automatically manage how the cards are allocated to each of the two pools.
Assign pool allocations manuallyPci Video Card For Macbook AirIf you want to manually assign the pool allocations for your cards, turn off Automatic Bandwith Configuration and choose a pool for each card. For example, you might want to give a single card 100 percent allocation of pool A.
Whenever you make changes to pool allocation, Expansion Slot Utility prompts you to save your changes and restart your Mac before they take effect.
Get help installing PCIe cardsLearn what to do if you get a PCIe card misconfigured error or your Mac Pro won't turn on after installing a PCIe card.
Resolve PCIe card misconfigured errors If your PCIe cards can be installed in different slots to provide better performance, you'll see a PCIe card misconfigured notification after your Mac Pro starts up:
Click Learn More, which opens the PCI Cards tab of About This Mac. Then, click Expansion Slot Utility to view recommendations on how you should reconfigure your cards.
If your Mac Pro doesn't startVga Pci Video CardIf your Mac Pro doesn't start up and the status indicator light flashes amber twice after installing a PCIe card, the card might not be compatible with your Mac Pro or you might have too many 32-bit PCIe cards installed. 
Pci Video Card For Mac CatalinaIf you recently installed one or multiple PCIe cards, remove each card one at a time and try turning on your Mac Pro after each card removal. 
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Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)Align the edge of the top cover with the slot in the front plate, then firmly press near the release latches and listen for them to click into place.
Connect the power cord, display, and any other peripherals.
Turn on third-party driversSome third-party PCIe cards require a driver before they can be used in macOS. After you install a driver for a third-party PCIe card, restart your Mac Pro, then turn the driver on:
Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.
Click the lock and authenticate as an administrator.
Click the Allow button.
Restart your Mac.
Use Expansion Slot UtilityWhen you install or remove PCIe cards on your Mac Pro, EFI detects the cards in each slot and allocates bandwidth between the two pools to maximize throughput. Expansion Slot Utility lets you view and change how your cards are allocated.
Use Automatic Bandwidth ConfigurationBy default, your Mac Pro uses Automatic Bandwidth Configuration to automatically manage how the cards are allocated to each of the two pools.
Assign pool allocations manuallyPci Video Card For Macbook AirIf you want to manually assign the pool allocations for your cards, turn off Automatic Bandwith Configuration and choose a pool for each card. For example, you might want to give a single card 100 percent allocation of pool A.
Whenever you make changes to pool allocation, Expansion Slot Utility prompts you to save your changes and restart your Mac before they take effect.
Get help installing PCIe cardsLearn what to do if you get a PCIe card misconfigured error or your Mac Pro won't turn on after installing a PCIe card.
Resolve PCIe card misconfigured errors If your PCIe cards can be installed in different slots to provide better performance, you'll see a PCIe card misconfigured notification after your Mac Pro starts up:
Click Learn More, which opens the PCI Cards tab of About This Mac. Then, click Expansion Slot Utility to view recommendations on how you should reconfigure your cards.
If your Mac Pro doesn't startVga Pci Video CardIf your Mac Pro doesn't start up and the status indicator light flashes amber twice after installing a PCIe card, the card might not be compatible with your Mac Pro or you might have too many 32-bit PCIe cards installed. 
Pci Video Card For Mac CatalinaIf you recently installed one or multiple PCIe cards, remove each card one at a time and try turning on your Mac Pro after each card removal. 
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