Expansion
slot definition |
This is a
plastic block that integrates a slot with a special form and with a
number of connectors, which allow connection of expansion cards, and
thereby raise the enjoyment of greater computer capabilities.
Two other ways in
which they are commonly referred to as the expansion slots are Bus Slot
and Slot The word is simply translated from English word slot, while Bus
refers to a standard power lines are responsible for transmitting the
data

Figure 1.
PCI expansion slot type.
Basic
types of expansion cards |
Depending on each
standard, it is possible to classify them as follows:
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XT slot.
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ISA slot-8.
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Slot ISA-16.
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MCA slot.
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VESA slot.
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EISA slot.
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PCMCIA slot.
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PCI slot.
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AGP slot.
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AMR-CNR Slot
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PCI-Express slot.
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