Chapter 2 : 2.5.6 Adapter Card 2017/2018 Faizah Ma'arof

1. Computer System
2.5.6 Adapter Card
At the end of this topic, students
should be able to:
a)Identify types of adapter card
b)Explain the functions of adapter cards.
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Chapter
PDT - 2017/2018

2. Expansion Slots and Adapter Cards
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An expansion slot is a socket on the
motherboard that can hold an adapter card
An adapter card enhances functions of a
component of the system unit and/or provides
connections to peripherals
A peripheral is a device that connects to the
system unit and is controlled by the processor
in the computer. Examples : modems, printers,
scanners, keyboards, sound card and video card
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3. adapter card
motherboard peripheral (printer) 3

4. Figure 4-27 An adapter card being inserted in an expansion slot on
the motherboard of a personal computer
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6. FireWire
connector Firewire cardport
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● Home users can transfer videos to their computers and then use video
editing software to edit the video.

7. MIDI
● connects the system unit to a musical instrument, such as
an electronic keyboard
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peripheral (musical instruments)
MIDI card
port

8. USB
peripheral
(mouse)
USB
card
port
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9. Modem
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modem card