STUPID QUESTION: WHAT IS A CNR SLOT?

[agnusdei]

well, forgive me for lacking this knowledge but, what is the CNR slot under the PCI slots on newer mohterboards? I understand its a 'communications network riser' but, what does that do exactly? thanks for your time everyone! -davo ?

 

[starwarsdad]

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I didn't read the description but it has something to do with "enhanced" connectivity for ethernet, xDSL, etc.

 

[digitaltrucker]

OK, is there a modem that can be used in a CNR slot in a stand-alone home computer?

 

[jcmkk]

It is not a stupid question just a stupid waste of space by the motherboard manufacturers. Give us another PCI slot instead.

 

[Shuelessjo]

It is not a stupid question. I barely found out what one was 3 weeks ago. I have not upgraded my home computer in about a year and did not catch up on technology. It is just a waste of your time. Just ignore it. Don't even bother getting a MB (assuming that you are in the market for one) with a CNR slot, unless the MB that you like happens to come with one.


JOSEPH

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

What is a CNR slot? Useless! HaHa.