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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
Click here for a PDF of the expansion cards & ports presentation.