Toshiba Satellite U500 Maintenance Manual page 15

1 Hardware Overview
ExpressCard slot
An ExpressCard slot is provided. The ExpressCard slot accommodates two standard
module formats; an ExpressCard/34 module and an ExpressCard/54 module. An
ExpressCard module is a small add-in card technology based on the PCI Express and
Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces.
Media Card slot
The Media Card Slot can accommodate all types of media (SD/Mini SD (need
converter)/Micro SD(need converter)/SDHC memory card/MMC/Memory stick/Memory
stick PRO/memory stick pro duo (need adaptor)/XD) with various capacities. Media
cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal
Digital Assistants, which use Media Card flash-memory.
Sound system
The sound system is equipped with the following features:
• Azalia Link (Intel High Definition Audio I/F) built in the AMD SB700 + ALC269
Internal modem (BTO)
The computer contains an MDC, enabling data and fax communication. The transfer rates
are 56 Kbps for data reception. The actual speed depends on the line quality. The RJ11
modem jack is used to accommodate a telephone line.
Internal LAN
The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN (100/10). It also
supports Wakeup on LAN (WOL), Magic Packet and LED.
Wireless LAN
The computer is equipped with PCI-Ex MiniCard type wireless LAN board that supports
802.11 a/b/g/n in the PCI-Ex MiniCard slot. This function can be switched on and off by a
switch on the computer.
eSATA/USB combo port
The combo port enables a chain connection of USB-equipped or eSATA-equipped
devices to your computer through the port.
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