Expansion Cards

OBJECTIVES: After completing this class, students will be able to

  • Explain the purpose of expansion slots and expansion cards
  • List the different types of expansion cards
  • Define hot swapping
  • Define plug and play
  • Explain the purpose of a port and connector
  • Explain the difference between a serial port and parallel port
  • Explain what a USB port is used for
  • List the special purpose ports
  • Explain the purpose of a bus
  • Explain how bus width affects speed
  • Explain what a bay is used for
  • Explain the purpose of the power supply

 

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