Expansion Cards - Mitsubishi Apricot MS Series Owner's Handbook Manual

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EXPANSION CARDS

PCI (half length)
PCI (half length)
Multimedia ports
This diagram shows the layout of the five expansion slots in your PC (as
viewed from the rear). Slot 2 is usually occupied by a factory-fitted modem.
The sixth "slot" is reserved for multimedia ports.
Important
This system complies with the CE Marking Directive and its strict legal
requirements. Use only parts tested and approved by Mitsubishi Electric PC
Division. Failure to do so may result in invalidating both the compliance
and your warranty. All expansion cards, drives and peripherals must carry
the CE mark to ensure continued compliance.
PCI (full length)
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ISA (full length)
5
ISA (half length)
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Expansion cards (also known as expansion boards,
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controllers or adapters) are small self-contained circuit
boards which extend the capabilities of the computer.
For example, an MPEG-2 or TV tuner card could
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enhance the on-board video system.
Your computer can accept two basic types of
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expansion card:
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ISA or Industry Standard Architecture cards
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PCI or Peripheral Component Interconnect
cards
You don't need to understand what these terms mean,
but before adding a card to your computer you will
need to know whether it is ISA or PCI and possibly
its physical dimensions.
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