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James Emory · September 22nd, 2005, 02:07 PM

My PC has dual PCMCIA slots. Are these identical in functionality? My Linksys wireless card only works in the top slot.

Giroud Francois · September 23rd, 2005, 04:51 AM

usually, when 2 pcmcia slots are present, one is different.
there is a feature called ZV (zoom video) that allows more bandwith to pass on the pcmcia connector allowing heavy data stream (like video capture or mpeg decoder).
Possibly, some slots are multi voltage aware, while other are not.
Some PCMCIA card are working with 3.3v , others with 5v.
you have to read the user manual to confirm this.

http://www.pcmcia.org/pccard.htm

James Emory · September 23rd, 2005, 06:38 AM

Thanks for that info and link Giroud. It was very helpful!

September 22nd, 2005, 02:07 PM	#1
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Dual PCMCIA Slots My PC has dual PCMCIA slots. Are these identical in functionality? My Linksys wireless card only works in the top slot. Last edited by James Emory; September 22nd, 2005 at 03:57 PM.

September 23rd, 2005, 04:51 AM	#2
Giroud Francois Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 2,133	usually, when 2 pcmcia slots are present, one is different. there is a feature called ZV (zoom video) that allows more bandwith to pass on the pcmcia connector allowing heavy data stream (like video capture or mpeg decoder). Possibly, some slots are multi voltage aware, while other are not. Some PCMCIA card are working with 3.3v , others with 5v. you have to read the user manual to confirm this. http://www.pcmcia.org/pccard.htm

September 23rd, 2005, 06:38 AM	#3
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Thanks for that info and link Giroud. It was very helpful!