Overview of the cards
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Overview of the cards
Adapter cards installation location
Adapter cards are installed in the computer. Each card fits into either a PCI or an
ISA expansion slot on the motherboard. The PCI slot is a 32-bit slot that provides
the wide bandwidth and high speed required by most modern computer
accessories. The ISA slot is a 16-bit expansion slot. Few modern computers
include ISA expansion slots; however, Senstar 100 still supports ISA slot adapters
for use in older computer models.
Figure 2-1 Motherboard expansion slots
illustrates a typical arrangement of
expansion slots on a PC motherboard. Consult the computer motherboard
manual for detailed information.
PCI expansion slots
The PCI slot provides a 32-bit connection to a 33 MHz data bus. The PCI slot
connectors are slightly shorter than the ISA slot connectors. Generally, you can
use any available PCI slot for a PCI adapter card. Make note of the slot in which
you place each card, for external identification.
Figure 2-1 Motherboard expansion slots
expansion
slots
system board
