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     installed to provide the sound functions to the system
 
     installed to provide the sound functions to the system
  
* Expansion Cards
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* Expansion Card
 
     If the computer system is to be used for high quality music reproduction, a sound card that provides the needed
 
     If the computer system is to be used for high quality music reproduction, a sound card that provides the needed
 
     characteristics can be added
 
     characteristics can be added

Revision as of 12:13, 16 February 2009

Cards

This instruction sheet will be included in the Card vs Memory Lesson.

Cards are added to computer systems for a variety of reasons, usually related to absence or replacement of a connector in the on-board connections or to give the system an added or enhanced function.

  • Replacement Card
    If the sound ports on the motherboard have stopped working, a sound card of the appropriate slot type can be 
    installed to provide the sound functions to the system
  • Expansion Card
    If the computer system is to be used for high quality music reproduction, a sound card that provides the needed
    characteristics can be added