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    PCMCIA to Serial (RS232)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by clockdoctor, Mar 31, 2006.

  1. clockdoctor

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    Hi, I need a serial port on my Dell Inspiron laptop. It is essential that it has an IRQ number an IO Address, things which I have discovered USB based converters cannot supply.

    Does anyone know if PCMCIA Serial port adaptors provide IRQ and IO addresses?

    Is PCMCIA equivalent to PCI buses in desktops?

    Many thanks
     
    clockdoctor, Mar 31, 2006
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    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    dr_st, Mar 31, 2006
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