PC Cards and ExpressCards
What Is an ExpressCard?
An ExpressCard is a
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
An ExpressCard cannot be used in standard PC Card slot. An ExpressCard slot is available on select models.
Selecting an ExpressCard
ExpressCards use one of 2 interfaces and are available in 2 sizes. The ExpressCard slot supports both interfaces and both sizes. For example, you can use
■An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI Express interface.
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The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections are the same for both interfaces and both sizes.
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