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Computer Subsystems - Internal Bus Architecture  

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Computer Subsystems. TASK 1 A) Internal Bus Architecture Bus Architecture is wires inside a computer where data is taken from one part of the computer to another. This bus connects all the computer components to the processor and main memory. There's also the extended bus, which connects your CD-ROM and Floppy drive to your main board. There are also expansion boards, which go into the main board called AGP, PCI, and CNR ports. These ports connect your graphics card, sound card or modem. All buses are split into two parts called the address bus and the data bus. The data bus transfers the data and the address bus tells the data where to go. The width of the bus is important because it tells you how much data can be transmitted at one time. This bus can transmit 16 or 32 bits at one time. All the buses have a clock speed,...

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