Documentation or Internet-provided information 19. 32K of L1 and up to 2MB of L2 cache 23. ISA s biggest drawback is speed. All memory in the system runs at the speed of the adapter 28. The case does not have to be removed when configuring the computer through software, and it saves time.
Speed is a limitation common to computer architectures.
ISA, MCA, and EISA, but ISA only supports one bus-master adapter. ISA adapters are configured through jumpers and switches and sometimes through software. Yes, an ISA adapter can be used in a plug and play environment. PC Cards are used for memory and applications, Type II PC Cards are used as network adapters and modems. A chipset determines such things as the maximum amount of motherboard memory, type of memory chips, the ability to support Universal Serial Bus and the latest PCI connectivity.