Patent ID: 6185093
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a chassis having a slot formed in a wall thereof;at least one microprocessor mounted in the chassis;at least one input coupled to provide input into the microprocessor;at least one mass storage coupled to the microprocessor;at least one display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller;at least one memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor;an expansion card carrier removably mounted in the slot formed in the chassis, the card carrier including a top, and having a handle at a first end and a connector slot formed in a second end, opposite the first end;a jumper board mounted on the card carrier, the jumper board having a first connector and a second connector; andan expansion card inserted top down into the carrier and electrically connected to the jumper board, the expansion card having a connector engaged with the first connector of the jumper board upon insertion, the second connector of the jumper board being coupled to the first connector and positioned in the connector slot of the card carrier, the handle being flush mounted with the wall of the chassis.