Expansion slot definition is - a socket on the motherboard of a computer into which an expansion card may be inserted.
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- Nov 16, 2019 Alternatively known as a bus slot or expansion port, an expansion slot is a connection or port inside a computer on the motherboard or riser card.It provides an installation point for a hardware expansion card to be connected. For example, if you wanted to install a new video card in the computer, you'd purchase a video expansion card and install that card into the compatible expansion slot.
- Expansion slot definition: a physical electronic interface provided in a computer system to enable extra facilities. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
a connection in a computer, especially a personal computer, to which a new board or card can be added to expand the computer's capabilities.
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Expansion Slot Definition And Functions
a physical electronic interface provided in a computer system to enable extra facilities to be added easily at a later date
What Are Expansion Slots
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