External Media Cards - Windows Vista

4–2 External Media Cards

ExpressCards (select models only)

Selecting an ExpressCard

ExpressCards use one of 2 interfaces and are available in 2 sizes.

The ExpressCard slot on the computer supports both interfaces

and both sizes. For example, you can use

■ An ExpressCard with either a USB interface or a PCI

Express interface.

■ A full-size ExpressCard, called ExpressCard/54 1, or a

smaller ExpressCard, called ExpressCard/34 2.

The ExpressCard procedures described in the following sections

are the same for both interfaces and both sizes.

Configuring an ExpressCard

CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only

the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the

ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers:

■ Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services,

or enablers, supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer.