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* -The faster the microprocessor runs, the hotter it gets. -Multiple fans used to prevent damage to the processor and internal components due to the amount of heat being generated. * * * * * * * * ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) – The oldest expansion slot, is configured in 8-Bit and 16-Bit slots. Motherboard – Figure 2.18 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) – The previously popular expansion slot. It is configured in both 32-bit, 33MHz and 64-bit, at 33MHz and 66MHz. A new standard is the PCI-X which can operate at 66MHz, 133MHz, 266MHz, 533MHz, and 1066MHz. Figure 2.19 Figure 2.22 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) – Bus interface for graphics adapters developed from the PCI bus. It speeds up 3-D graphics, 3-D acceleration, and full-motion playback. The video subsystem is isolated from the rest of the computer. Allows the video adapter to directly access RAM on the motherboard when needed. Figure 2.23 PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express) PCI-E(Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express) – Also known as PCIe. PCI-e is replacing PCI, PCI-X, and AGP expansion slots. Hypertransport – Technology used by AMD, which is a high-speed bus used to connect multiple CPUs, interface and AMD CPU with input/output devices, interface the CPU with PCI, PCI-X, and PCI-E slots, and interface the CPU with RAM. PCI for the Laptop Mini PCI – 32-bit, 33MHz standard was developed to allow PCI upgrades and interface cards to be added to laptops, docking stations, and printers. Mini-PCI cards have 3 form factors; Type I, Type II, and Type III. ExpressCard? – Latest high-performance, hardware expansion standard for mobile computers. Replaces PC cards. Provide the user the ability to add a variety of plug‘n play applications. More Motherboard Connectors AMR (Audio/Modem Riser) – Connector on the motherboard for combination audio and modem adapters without taking