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In the context of technology and computing, the term “slots” can pertain to several different types of connections or expansion capabilities in devices and systems. Below are some commonly used slots:
1. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot: A hardware bus designed for attaching peripheral devices to a computer. There are various versions, including PCI-X and PCI Express (PCIe).
2. PCI Express (PCIe) Slot: An updated version of the PCI slot, offering faster data transfer rates. It comes in several sizes, including x1, x4, x8, x16, and x32, depending on the amount of data they can move.
3. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot: This was specifically designed for video cards and provided a faster connection between the card and the motherboard. It has been largely replaced by PCI Express slots for graphics cards.
4. ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot: An older type of slot used for adding expansion cards to computers. It has mostly been replaced by newer standards like PCI.
5. DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Slots: While not a slot for expansion cards, DIMM slots are crucial for adding RAM (Random Access Memory) to a computer.
6. AMR (Audio Modem Riser) and CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) Slots: These were designed to install specially designed cards that could handle audio or network functions in a concise form factor. They