Hardware Upgrades

Using PC Cards

An optional 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 notebook supports both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards, which will vary by notebook model.

PC Cards can be used to add modem, sound, memory, storage, and digital camera functions to the notebook. PC Smart Card Reader and biometric identification PC Cards can add security.

Selecting a PC Card

The type of PC card (Type I or Type II) to use in your notebook varies by model. Zoomed video cards are not supported.

Configuring a PC Card

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

Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that might also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.

Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

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