Difference between revisions of "MiniPCI Express slot"

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=== (In)Compatibility ===
 
=== (In)Compatibility ===
Though the slot is MiniPCIe in form factor, there is a strong possibility (as yet unconfirmed for the MiniPCIe) that it has been crippled to only accept devices with PCI-ID's contained in a BIOS whitelist. (see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]]). Anyone who has added non-Lenovo components to this slot either successfully or unsuccessfully is encouraged to provide any relevant details here.
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Though the slot is MiniPCIe in form factor, it has been crippled to only accept devices with PCI-ID's contained in a BIOS whitelist. If an unauthorized card is plugged in it gives a <tt>1802</tt> error on initial boot up before it even touches the operating system. (see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]], [http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=69445 1802 with MiniPCIe on t60],[http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=T_Series_Thinkpads&message.id=274 same]). Anyone who has added non-Lenovo components to this slot either successfully or unsuccessfully is encouraged to provide any relevant details here.
  
 
=== Linux support ===
 
=== Linux support ===

Revision as of 04:26, 18 January 2008

A MiniPCI Express slot is a version of the PCI-Express x1 slot for Notebooks


MiniPCI Express Adapters

(In)Compatibility

Though the slot is MiniPCIe in form factor, it has been crippled to only accept devices with PCI-ID's contained in a BIOS whitelist. If an unauthorized card is plugged in it gives a 1802 error on initial boot up before it even touches the operating system. (see Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card, 1802 with MiniPCIe on t60,same). Anyone who has added non-Lenovo components to this slot either successfully or unsuccessfully is encouraged to provide any relevant details here.

Linux support

MiniPCI Express adapters are handled by the Linux PCI subsystem.

Models featuring this Technology