A card edge slot connector includes an insulative housing defining a central slot for receiving a card therein with a plurality of passageways disposed therein by two sides of the central slot. A corresponding number of signal contacts are received within the passageways, respectively. At least an elongated grounding member is disposed in the inner portion of the housing with a series of grounding straps extending from the grounding member into the corresponding passageways, respectively, wherein each grounding strap shares the same passageway with the corresponding signal contact.