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An overview of communication components in microcomputers, focusing on the motherboard, expansion bus, and communication ports. Topics include the difference between ports and buses, communication devices connected to ports or expansion buses, older expansion bus technologies, and pci as a newer expansion bus technology. The document also discusses the importance of expansion bus technology and the disadvantages of legacy ports.
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Overview of Communication Components of a Microcomputer
Port and a Bus
Motherboard (Main Board)
Older Expansion Bus Technologies
PCI: Newer Expansion Bus Technology
Expansion Bus Width
PCI Bus Speed
Sample Expansion Bus Configurations: Past an Future
PCI Bus Technology
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Communication Ports