expansion port
Add-on connection point
An expansion port is a connector on a computer or electronic device that accepts additional hardware to extend its capabilities.
Graphics cards, memory modules, and network adapters plug into expansion ports on a motherboard.
Game consoles and laptops may have expansion ports for accessories: The old console's expansion port supported a modem adapter.
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- interfaceShared connection point
- connectorThing that joins others
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- plug-inSupplementary software component
plug and play · socket · motherboard · USB · card · graphics card · hardware · upgrade · accessory · dock · docking station · adapter · bus · extend · module · cartridge · graphics · memory
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