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PCMCIA and Flash Cards
Note: When removing or installing PCMCIA and/or Compact Flash cards, protect the MX5X
internal components from electrostatic discharge.
Use and operation of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)
device (e.g. PC card) is dependent upon both the type of device installed and the application(s)
running on the computer.
Make sure the proper software is pre-loaded and wireless client cards are properly configured.
The compact flash card under the main battery pack is ATA only and is intended to store program
CAB files, MX5X utilities, the registry and the registry backup information.
Figure 2-3 PCMCIA Wireless Client Card and Flash Card Location
Note: As there is no PC Card management software loaded on the MX5X, LXE recommends
purchasing preformatted PC and Flash cards as well as preformatted Compact Flash
disks.
Slot 1
The MX5X has one internal PCMCIA slot that conforms electrically to PCMCIA 2.1
specifications. The PC Slot supplies .75 of an amp at 3V, 5V and for dual 3.3V/5V cards. Battery
voltage is supplied through unused pin 35 to support a WAN wireless client in the slot, if installed.
The PC slot is accessible by the use of a Phillips screwdriver to remove the back hatch of the unit.
It accepts Type II cards only. Slot 0 accepts PCMCIA 2.4GHz wireless client cards.
Note: Care must be taken, when reattaching the back hatch to the device, to preserve the water
tight seal.
Slot 0
The MX5X has one internal compact Flash card port that supports Type I and II CF cards.
The wireless client drivers are stored on the compact flash card in the ATA CF slot (under the
main battery pack). During the cold boot process, the
JmpStart
program accesses the compact
flash card and loads the wireless client drivers and any saved parameters.