Compaq N150 Series manual Adding and Using PC Cards, Configuring a PC Card

Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons

Adding and Using PC Cards

A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The computer supports two Type II PC Cards and both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards.

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The three types are about the same length and width but vary in thickness.

Configuring a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: If you install software or enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers:

■Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■Do not install card services, socket services, or enablers.

In Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Professional, the operating system configures plug and play PC Cards.

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