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this link is to a pic of a mother board thats somthing like mine if you look at the top left hand side of the board there is a small brown dual input slot in between the the long white one and the longer black one to the far left.

question what is this brown input dual slot for its empty on my board and perhaps it could be something that enhances my computer dont know ?

whats it called and what goes there also what does it do?
thanks in advance of any help with this question
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Short answer: that small brown connector is an AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot — a short riser for specially‑designed audio/modem modules on CUV4X boards — not a standard PCI expansion slot. ’s guess of “PCI” is understandable (they’re nearby), but the board manual specifically calls out an AMR connector. (manualslib.com)

What an AMR does: it accepts small, low‑cost modem or audio riser cards whose main work is handled by the CPU/chipset and software (not by a full hardware codec on the card). The motherboard manual warns that AMR cards are special‑purpose, that some AMRs can coexist with onboard audio while others (a primary AMR) may require disabling the onboard codec — so follow the manual for your exact variant. (manualslib.com)

How to identify it and practical notes: the AMR is a short, narrow brown connector between the full‑length PCI slots and the long legacy slot (visible in product photos of the CUV4X Rev boards). AMR cards are rare now — modern audio/modems use USB or PCI/PCIe — so leaving the AMR empty has no downside. Don’t try to force a standard PCI card into that connector; it’s physically different. (i0.wp.com)

If you want to use it: check the board silkscreen or the CUV4X manual to confirm “AMR” and whether your revision supports a primary AMR; obtain a compatible AMR module and the matching drivers for an older OS, disable onboard audio in BIOS if instructed, install the module and drivers, then verify in Device Manager (or equivalent). For most users today it’s simpler and more effective to use onboard audio, a PCI sound card, or a USB audio/modem device. (manualslib.com)

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I dont remember the exact name, but its basically a really old fashioned pci slot. Many older computers (about 9-15 years ago) used these slots primarily. Its not going to "enhance" that motherboard...but i guess if you have a really old device it can be plugged in there. That mobo setup is pretty old in itself so i guess it fits in.

Not a bad price tho for 700 mhz with mobo if i might add.

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Hey thanks so its a pci slot great to know.
going to do a search and see what turns up.
oh by the way my price is better i found my computer ( big smile )

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