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Frequently Asked Questions
Table 3-3.Frequently Asked Questions
QuestionAnswer
What is CardBus?CardBus is the new high-speed peripherals
interface for notebooks that includes:
n33 MHz, 32-bit performance based on
PCI bus architecture
n3.3 volt operation
nBus mastering for improved CPU
efficiency
nBuilt-in multifunction capabilities
nZoomed video to handle multimedia
applications
n20 times the throughput of 16-bit
PC Cards
Who supports CardBus?Major notebook manufacturers, Microsoft,
and leading device vendors such as 3Com.
Is the CardBus PC Card FCC B, Yes, the CardBus PC Card has passed
CISPR B EMI, C-tick EMI, and VCCI these certification tests.
2 EMI certified?
Which CardBus slot is best for my The CardBus PC Card is designed to work
CardBus PC Card?in any CardBus PC Card slot, but in some
notebooks the CardBus PC Card seems to
work best in the top CardBus PC Card slot.
What interrupts should I use?Typically, your network operating system
assigns interrupts successfully during the
network driver installation. Some notebooks
require specific interrupts. A list of suggested
interrupts is included in the on-line help
system. To access the help system:
1 Click the 3Com icon in your system tray.
2 Click the Support tab.
3 Click the Help button.
4 Click the Frequently Asked Questions
link.
5 Click Which Interrupts Should I Use?
The interrupts table is displayed. If your
notebook is not listed, try the listed
available interrupts.
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