Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: EISA (Enhanced Industry-Standard Architecture)
EISA (Enhanced Industry-Standard Architecture)
a standard 32-bit bus for IBM PC-compatible computers using the 386, 486, or Pentium microprocessor. EISA was developed by a group of competitors as an alternative to IBM's Micro Channel, retaining more compatibility with the original (ISA) bus. It has been largely superseded by PCI.
In general, EISA computers can use ISA as well as EISA cards. The extra contacts on the EISA card edge connector are in a second row above the contacts that correspond to those on ISA cards.
