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Expansion Slot Comparison
Bus Type
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Bus Width
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Maximum
Speed (MHz)
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Configuration
|
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8-bit
|
8
|
4.77
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Jumper/DIP switches
|
|
ISA
|
16
|
8 or 10
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Jumper/DIP switches (some software)
|
|
MCA
|
16 or 32
|
10
|
Software
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EISA
|
32
|
8
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Software
|
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VESA
|
32
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processor speed
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Jumper/DIP switches (some software)
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PCI
|
64
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processor speed
|
Software
|
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PCMCIA
|
16
|
33
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Software (PC Card and Socket Services)
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Shown here is a comparison of PCI, ISA, and MCA slots
Well I hope you enjoyed that as much as I did. At least now
when you see a random motherboard, you can shout to your wife, mom, or
girlfriend. "Hey look that is an ISA slot". I bet you feel good. While
you’re on a roll, continue your adventure with AGP
slot.
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