On 15/02/2010 9:08 PM, Pete10016 wrote:
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> "JD" <> wrote in message
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>> On 15/02/2010 8:56 PM, Pete10016 wrote:
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>>>> On 15/02/2010 8:43 PM, Pete10016 wrote:
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>>>>> "JD" <> wrote in message
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>>>>>> On 15/02/2010 8:13 PM, Pete10016 wrote:
>>>>>>> I'm looking to expand my computer. However, the only ports left
>>>>>>> inside are
>>>>>>> black one inch slots. What is it, what kind of card fits in there?
>>>>>>> I want to add more slots (USB, eSATA, etc.) to the external of my
>>>>>>> computer.
>>>>>>> Can I get a card to do this using these "ports?"
>>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What's the PC's specs (CPU, motherboard model etc)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A black one inch slot wont tell us much, it could be a PCIEx1 slot or
>>>>>> it could be a ARM slot for a modem depending on how old the system
>>>>>> is.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> as for what its used for, if it is a PCIEx1 slot you can get sound
>>>>>> cards (such as the creative XFI) / wifi cards that use it etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> for adding more eSATA slots you typicaly use a PCI slot (usually
>>>>>> white), as for adding more USB's you can use a PCI card or if your
>>>>>> motherboard has unused USB connectors you can get a cheap cable that
>>>>>> gives you a back plate with 2x extra USB sockets, or you can use a
>>>>>> USB
>>>>>> hub plugged into a usb port.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> JD
>>>>>>
>>>>> I can't find my book... I looked in "System Information" and it
>>>>> doesn't
>>>>> say anything about the MB.
>>>>> Is there a way short of opening the case?
>>>>
>>>> what's the cpu, that will give us some indacation of the age and what
>>>> may be on the board.
>>>>
>>>> JD
>>> The board is definetly less than two years old. Very fast chip. Very
>>> humble MB.
>>
>> its more than likely a PCIEx1 then, like I said in the first post you
>> can get Sound cards, WiFi cards and Raid Controllers for that slot,
>> you don't see much of them around tho most ppl still use the PCI slots.
>>
>> JD
>>
> One last question, can I expand for USB and eSATA ports?
>
Yes you can get eSATA and USB controllers for the PCIEx1 slot, the
PCIEx1 will eventually replace PCI.
JD
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