PERIPHERAL component

INTERCONNECT slot

(PCI slot)__________________

Definition of PCI Slot:

Is a lot used to connect additional extension cards to a PC.

Some examples devices that use PCI Slot are sound cards, TV tuners or modems, lan card.

PCI SLOT was introduced by Intel in 1992.

It is designed according to the specifications of the PCI Special Interest Group- a group created in 1992 and supported by industry leading computer manufacturer’s, aimed to promote PCI as an industry wide standard.

3 TYPES OF PCI:

1. CONVENTIONAL PCI

2. PCI-X

3. PCI EXPRESS

CONVENTIONAL PCI:

Like PCI-x they have same architecture but have different features and specifications.

PCI-X: is backward compatible with

conventional PCI.

PCI EXPRESS: are the fastest among the family of

PCI slots, ideal for the high bandwidth requirements of the graphic cards.

ADVANTAGES OF PCI SLOT’s: allowing you to upgrade or expand

your expand your computer’s functionality, quickly, and easily without the need of expensive hardware replacements.

Prepared by:

MARJORIE R.

CAYETANO