Expanding Your Computer 4-11
Using ExpressCards
NOTE:
z The ExpressCard interface is not compatible with the PC card interface. You need
optional adapters for using PC cards on your computer.
z To take advantage of the ExpressCard interface, the ExpressCard driver supplied
with your system must be installed.
Your computer has an ExpressCard slot.
ExpressCard supports the PCI Express and USB 2.0 serial data interfaces
(supporting speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively),
improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage.
ExpressCard Type
The ExpressCard slot can accommodate a 54 mm (ExpressCard/54) or
34 mm (ExpressCard/34) wide ExpressCard. Typical ExpressCards
support a very extensive range of applications including memory, wired
and wireless communication cards, and security devices.
Shown next are the appearances of ExpressCards for your reference.
ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/34
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