What is an Expansion Card?
An expansion card is an electronic circuit board that adds more functionality to a desktop computer. The primary purpose of an expansion card is to provide or expand on features not offered by the motherboard. Additional features, such as high-end graphics, 5.1 stereo sound, or even networking capabilities, may require the addition of 1 or more expansion cards into the motherboard of a computer. Generally, a desktop computer motherboard will have several vacant expansion slots that can be used by a wide variety of expansion cards. Moreover, expansion cards are usually easy to install and remove from most motherboards, and require little more than simple step-by-step instructions and a screwdriver. However, most laptops, and some computer manufactures, such as Apple, do not always include motherboards that accept expansion cards.
Different types and functionalities of Expansion Cards
- Video cards
- Sound cards
- Network cards
- Modems
- TV tuner cards
How to install (or remove) an Expansion Card
Expansion cards are installed into the expansion slot of a computer Motherboard.Notice:
- Read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
- Consult your owners manual for computer-specific guidelines.
- The following information should only be considered as a cursory overview.
- Additional (step-by-step) videos can be found online.
- The following illustrative photos are the property of Dell Computers and are available on the Dell website.
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