Adapter

Use this window to view detailed information about the adapter cards installed in your system.

Adapters

An adapter provides some specialized capability to the system, such as allowing remote access to a system, storage device control, or network connectivity. Peripheral component interconnects (PCIs) are a common form of adapter that allow external components to be connected to the system.

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Fields

Manufacturer The business entity that sells the adapter.
Adapter Description An alphanumeric text field that can include the name, model number, and purpose of the adapter.
Adapter Bus Width Width of the information pathway that is made possible between the system and the device controlled by the adapter. 
Adapter Speed Transmission rate between the adapter and the device it controls in millions of bits per second (Mbps). 

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