Expresscard, Inserting an expresscard – Toshiba Tecra M11 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Hardware, Utilities and Options

ExpressCard

The computer is equipped with a single ExpressCard slot into which any

ExpressCard/34 device that meets industry standards, either manufactured

by TOSHIBA or another vendor, can be installed. The slot supports hot plug

connection and utilizes the PCI Express interface that supports the reading

and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2.5Gbps.

Inserting an ExpressCard

The Windows hot-install feature allows you to insert ExpressCards while

the computer is turned on.

To insert an ExpressCard, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Press the Dummy card in order to eject the Dummy card partially out of

the computer.

2. Grasp the Dummy card and draw it.
3. Insert the ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the right side of the

computer.

4. Press the ExpressCard gently to ensure a firm connection is made.

Inserting the ExpressCard

5. After inserting the ExpressCard you should refer to its documentation

and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensure that it is

correct.

Do not insert an ExpressCard while the computer is in Sleep Mode or

Hibernation Mode as you may find that some cards do not work properly.

1. ExpressCard slot

2. ExpressCard

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