Description
Sony MPCI Riser Card Rev 1.02 2-Slot PCI Expansion Riser for Sony Desktop PC
This Sony MPCI Riser Card is a proprietary PCI riser board designed for use in Sony desktop computers built around the MPCI (Mini PCI) platform. The card adds two full-length PCI expansion slots via a right-angle riser arrangement, allowing standard PCI cards to be installed horizontally in compact desktop chassis where vertical card clearance is limited. Revision 1.02 is clearly silkscreened on the PCB. The board connects to the motherboard through a standard PCI edge connector and redirects the bus to two daughter-slot connectors at a right angle.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sony
- Product: MPCI Riser
- Hardware Revision: Rev 1.02
- Number of PCI Expansion Slots: 2
- Slot Type: PCI (32-bit)
- Interface / Host Connector: PCI edge connector (connects to motherboard PCI slot)
- PCB: Green, compact riser form factor
- Certifications visible: FCC and CE markings on PCB
- Included: Riser card only — no mounting hardware or cables
Applications
PCI riser cards like this Sony MPCI Riser are used in compact and slim-line desktop systems where the chassis does not have room for full-height, vertically-mounted expansion cards. By redirecting the PCI bus 90 degrees, the riser allows cards such as network adapters, sound cards, SCSI controllers, or modem cards to lie flat within the chassis. Sony used proprietary riser configurations in several of their VAIO and commercial desktop lines during the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the PCI bus was the dominant standard for PC expansion cards before PCIe became widespread. This card is specifically suited for Sony desktop systems that use the MPCI riser form factor; it is not a universal riser and is designed to mate with the specific motherboard and chassis geometry of compatible Sony systems. Replacement risers for these platforms are becoming scarce, making this a useful spare or repair part for Sony desktop maintenance and refurbishment.
This Sony MPCI Riser Card (Rev 1.02) has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working Sony desktop system where it was in active use. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, burnt components, or broken traces. Both PCI slot connectors and the edge connector appear intact. Normal light handling wear is present consistent with prior installation. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
MPCI Riser |
MPN: |
MPCI Riser Rev 1.02 |
Type: |
PCI Riser Card |
Hardware Revision: |
Rev 1.02 |
Number of Expansion Slots: |
2 |
Slot Type: |
PCI |
Form Factor: |
Riser Card / Module |
Interface: |
PCI |
Compatible With: |
Sony Desktop PCs (MPCI form factor systems) |
SKU: |
31559 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Riser card only; pulled from a working Sony desktop system |
Condition Notes: |
Sony MPCI Riser Card Rev 1.02 in good used condition. Pulled from a working Sony desktop system. PCB clean, both PCI slots and edge connector intact. Light handling wear only. |
