What is ISA Slot ?
An ISA slot (Industry Standard Architecture slot) is an expansion slot based on the ISA bus standard, primarily used in older computer systems for connecting peripheral devices such as sound cards, networking cards, or modems15.
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Key Features of ISA Slots:
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Physical Characteristics:
Typically black in color and longer than PCI slots15.
Located at the bottom edge of the motherboard1.
Technical Specifications:
Operates at a lower bandwidth (e.g., 8-bit or 16-bit data transfer) compared to modern interfaces like PCI or PCIe15.
Supports clock speeds up to 8 MHz1.
Usage Context:
Predominantly found in early IBM-compatible PCs (1980s–1990s)5.
Gradually replaced by faster standards such as PCI starting in the mid-1990s5.
The term "slot" in this context refers to a narrow opening designed to hold expansion cards, derived from the general English usage meaning a designated space or position.
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