Expansion apparatus for expansion card on motherboard

摘要

An expansion card apparatus for expanding a motherboard which complies with a first signal transmission standard with an expansion card which complies with a second signal transmission standard, includes a first slot which complies with the first standard, a second slot which complies with the second standard, an expansion slot, and a transforming card. The first slot, the second slot, and the expansion slot are defined on the motherboard. The expansion slot is configured for receiving the expansion card and electrically connects to the second slot. The transforming card includes a first connector connecting with the first slot, a second connector connecting with the second slot, and a transforming chipset for transforming form of signals between the first standard and the second standard to allow the signals to be transmitted between the expansion card and the motherboard.