The PCI slot was introduced in 1992 by Intel to connect additional expansion cards like sound cards, TV tuners, and network cards to PCs. There are three main types of PCI slots - conventional PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express - with PCI Express being the fastest and ideal for high-bandwidth graphics cards. A key advantage of PCI slots is that they allow users to easily upgrade and expand their computer's functionality without requiring expensive hardware replacements.

1. PERIPHERAL
component
INTERCONNECT
slot
(PCI slot)
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2. Definition of PCI Slot:
 Is a lot used to connect additional
extension cards to a PC.
 Some examples devices that use PCI Slot
are sound cards, TV tuners or modems, lan
card.

3.  PCI SLOT was introduced by Intel in 1992.
 It is designed according to the specifications
of the PCI Special Interest Group- a group
created in 1992 and supported by industry
leading computer manufacturer’s, aimed to
promote PCI as an industry wide standard.

4. 3 TYPES OF PCI:
1. CONVENTIONAL PCI
2. PCI-X
3. PCI EXPRESS

5. CONVENTIONAL PCI:
 Like PCI-x they have same architecture but
have different features and specifications.

6. PCI-X:
 is backward compatible with
conventional PCI.

7. PCI EXPRESS:
 are the fastest among the family of PCI slots,
ideal for the high bandwidth requirements of
the graphic cards.

8. ADVANTAGES OF PCI SLOT’s:
 allowing you to upgrade or expand your
expand your computer’s functionality,
quickly, and easily without the need of
expensive hardware replacements.

9. Prepared by:
MARJORIE
R.
CAYETANO