6-2 Communicating with Your NEC VersaPC CardsYour NEC Versa LXi system is equipped with two PC card slots. Type II cards aresupported in both slots, while Type III cards only are supported in the bottom slot.PC cards are all approximately the same size and vary only in thickness. All have astandard 68-pin connector. Your NEC Versa supports the installation of the PC cardsdescribed next.Type II CardsType II cards have a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storageor communication devices such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), ReadOnly Memory (ROM), Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface(SCSI). Typically Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such as modems.Type II Extended CardsMany PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additionalphysical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size. The extension canbe as large as 40 mm deep by 9.65 mm high. This extension provides room foradditional electronics as well as a location for external connectors.Type III CardsType III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards. Type III card uses includeadvanced function I/O cards with additional features such as wireless modems,multimode cards (cards with more than one function such as a combined modem andLAN card), and small hard drive storage.Communication CardsYou can use both fax/modem and network PC cards with your NEC Versa. Here aresome suggestions to help you get the best system performance.Note If you are using this unit outside of the United States or Canada, contact alocal NECC dealer for availability information.! Network Cards — You can use a network card with your system to gain access to alocal area network (LAN).You can insert a network card in either slot.
