Computer Hard Ware
PCI Slot Three
Computer Hard Ware
PCI Slot Three
PCI slots can handle 64 bits of data at a time, where ISA slots can only handle 32 bits at a time. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect. A 64 bit PCI slot or (PCI bus), has 64 connections to the motherboard. Each connection is capable of handling 1 bit of data at a time. A 32 bit ISA slot has 32 connections to the motherboard and can handle only 32 bits of data at a time. Below is a picture of how a PCI card is installed. Note: Older technology ISA slots were 8 and 16 bit. The newer EISA or "Extended ISA" are capable of 32 bit data transfer. It's also worth mentioning that older PCI technology was 32 bit. Newer technology is 64 bit.
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