Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP
Computer system with PCI express interface
A computer system comprising a chipset, a PCI Express connector with a preset bandwidth, and a PCI Express daughter board with a bigger bandwidth, is provided. The chipset is provided with a PCI Express controller with the preset bandwidth and electrically connects to the PCI Express connector. The PCI Express connector has a trench formed at an edge thereof. The PCI Express daughter board has a connecting portion with a number of golden fingers greater than a number of contacts of the PCI connector. The PCI Express connector is capable to pair the daughter board with part of the golden fingers located outside the connector.
Asustek Computer Inc.
Yu-Guang Ying-Chun
Chen Tseng