Selecting adapter cards Flashcards
1
Q
What are adapter cards designed for?
A
Specific tasks and to add more functionality to a computer
2
Q
How many different types of expansion slots on the motherboard are there
A
Two
3
Q
What are the names of the expansion slots for adaptor cards?
A
PCI and PCIe
4
Q
What does PCI mean?
A
Peripheral Component Interconnect
5
Q
What does PCIe mean?
A
Peripheral Component Interconnect express
6
Q
How many different types of slots does a PCIe have?
A
Four, x1, x4, x8 and x16
7
Q
What are one of the things to consider before installing a adaptor card?
A
What are the users current and future needs?
Is there a compatible expansion slot?
What are the possible configuration options?
