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Understanding PCI, PCI-X, AGP, and PCI Express: Evolution of Peripheral Connectivity

This article delves into the evolution of peripheral connectivity technologies, starting with PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect), developed by Intel to standardize component interfaces on motherboards and replace IBM's MCA. We explore PCI-X, aimed at servers with faster communication capabilities, and AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), specifically designed for graphics cards. Finally, we discuss PCI Express, the modern replacement for both PCI and AGP, offering flexible bandwidth options and compatibility. Discover the significance of these technologies in computing history and their impact on performance.

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Understanding PCI, PCI-X, AGP, and PCI Express: Evolution of Peripheral Connectivity

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  1. PCI

  2. Peripheral Component Interconnect • History • Created by Intel to replace the IBM's MCA. • Created for standardization • PCI Ports • Video Card (legacy or hard to find) • Sound Card • USB hubs • NIC • Disk controllers (IDE) http://www.barc.gov.in/technologies/images/pc_mca_if.jpg

  3. PCI-X • Peripheral Component Interconnect extended • History • Developed by IBM, Compaq/HP. • PCI-X only found in servers • Overcome limitations of PCI • Introduction of faster products • Products • Raid Controllers • Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet

  4. North Bridge & South Bridge • South Bridge • Communicates and handles all the information received from your components. • North Bridge • Handles communication from RAM (depends on manufacture) to the CPU • Handles communication from the South Bridge to the CPU. • Think of them like secretaries to the CPU. http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/motherboard-bridges-diagram.jpg

  5. AGP • Accelerated Graphics Port • History • Created by Intel • Interface made for Graphics • No longer used (legacy)

  6. PCI VS AGP • Why AGP when you have PCI? • PCI can’t handle the Graphical Demand • Integrated GPU into North Bridge • Faster speeds.

  7. PCI express • History • Created by Intel, Dell, HP, and IBM • So WHY another Port? • Design improvements • Made to handle any component • Replacement for AGP and PCI

  8. PCI express versions • x1x4x8x16 • They are forward compatible with each other. • Allows for high-end & low end card • Also helps manufacture

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