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A MiniPCI slot is a 32bit, 33MHz PCI slot.
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=== MiniPCI slot ===
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The MiniPCI slot is a miniaturized version of the PCI slot, generally implemented as a 124-pin connector. The other implementation uses a 100-pin connector, which is not used in any known ThinkPad. The 124-pin MiniPCI slot will accept any Type IIIA or IIIB card, but it will not accept any Type IA, IB, IIA, or IIB card as they are only meant for the 100-pin MiniPCI slot.
  
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Also, keep in mind that some ThinkPads are noted to have 124-pin MiniPCI slots that can't accept Type IIIA cards. This is due to a space limitation, which only allows Type IIIB or shorter cards.
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[[Wikipedia:Mini PCI| Wikipedia article on Mini PCI]]
 
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__NOTOC__
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=== Overview ===
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The MiniPCI slot is technically a 32-bit only, 33 MHz, 3.3V PCI slot (also supports 5V operation according to the pin-outs). The PCI version depends on the I/O controller, but it can't be older than PCI version 2.2.
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On newer models with a BIOS whitelist, only whitelisted MiniPCI cards can be installed. If you attempt to install a non-whitelisted MiniPCI card into a ThinkPad with a BIOS whitelist, the said machine will throw an 'Error 1802' message and will then refuse to boot. See [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]] for more info and solutions.
  
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=== MiniPCI Adapters ===
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==== Modem MiniPCI cards ====
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{{NOTE|Typically only select MiniPCI adapters can be installed, which are on a BIOS whitelist. Installing an unsupported card in a ThinkPad will result in a BIOS error with the instructions to remove the card.}}
 
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'''Modem cards'''
 
 
* [[Mini-PCI Modem card]]
 
* [[Mini-PCI Modem card]]
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'''Ethernet cards'''
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==== Ethernet MiniPCI cards ====
 
* [[Mini-PCI Ethernet card]]
 
* [[Mini-PCI Ethernet card]]
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'''Combo Ethernet and Modem cards'''
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==== WiFi MiniPCI cards ====
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* [[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]]
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter]]
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
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* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter III]]
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* [[IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter]]
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* [[IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
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* [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
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* [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II]]
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==== Combo Ethernet and Modem MiniPCI cards ====
 
* [[3Com 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
 
* [[3Com 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
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* [[Xircom 10/100 EtherJet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
 
* [[Intel 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
 
* [[Intel 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
 
* [[Intel PRO/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter]]
 
* [[Intel PRO/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter]]
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* [[Xircom 10/100 EtherJet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem]]
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'''Combo WiFi and Modem cards'''
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==== Combo WiFi and Modem MiniPCI cards ====
 
* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem]]
 
* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem]]
 
* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem II]]
 
* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with Modem II]]
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'''WiFi cards'''
 
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* [[IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter III]]
 
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* [[Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b]]
 
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* [[IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter]]
 
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* [[IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
 
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* [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter]]
 
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* [[IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II]]
 
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter]]
 
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
 
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* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter]]
 
  
 
=== Linux support ===
 
=== Linux support ===
 
MiniPCI adapters are seen as regular PCI devices, and handled by the Linux PCI subsystem.
 
MiniPCI adapters are seen as regular PCI devices, and handled by the Linux PCI subsystem.
  
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=== Models featuring this Technology ===
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== Models featuring this technology ==
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* ThinkPad {{390X}}
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=== with a PCI 2.2 interface ===
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* ThinkPad {{570}}, {{570E}}
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*{{i1124}}, {{i1157}}, {{i1300}}, {{i1330}}, {{i1370}}, {{i1420}}, {{i1421}}, {{i1422}}, {{i1441}}, {{i1442}}, {{i1460}}, {{i1480}}, {{i1483}}, {{i1492}}, {{i1540}}, {{i1541}}, {{i1542}}, {{i1560}}, {{i1562}}, {{i1592}}, {{i1620}}, {{i1720}}, {{i1721}}, {{i1800}}
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* ThinkPad {{600X}}
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*{{130}}
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* ThinkPad {{i1300}}, {{i1330}}, {{i1370}}
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*{{240}}, {{240X}}, {{240Z}}
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* ThinkPad {{i1420}}, {{i1421}}, {{i1422}}, {{i1441}}, {{i1442}}, {{i1460}}, {{i1480}}, {{i1483}}, {{i1492}}
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*{{390E}}, {{390X}}
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* ThinkPad {{i1540}}, {{i1541}}, {{i1542}}, {{i1560}}, {{i1562}}, {{i1592}}
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*{{570}}, {{570E}}
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* ThinkPad {{A Series}}
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*{{600X}}
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* ThinkPad {{G Series}}
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*{{A20m}}, {{A20p}}, {{A21e}}, {{A21m}}, {{A21p}}, {{A22e}}, {{A22m}}, {{A22p}}, {{A30}}, {{A30p}}, {{A31}}, {{A31p}}
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* ThinkPad {{R Series}}
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*{{T20}}, {{T21}}, {{T22}}, {{T23}}, {{T30}}, {{T40}}, {{T40p}}, {{T41}}, {{T41p}}, {{T42}}, {{T42p}}
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* ThinkPad {{S30}}, {{S31}}
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*{{X20}}, {{X21}}, {{X22}}, {{X23}}, {{X24}}, {{X30}}, {{X31}}, {{X32}}
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* ThinkPad {{Z Series}}
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*{{R30}}, {{R31}}, {{R32}}, {{R40}}, {{R40e}}, {{R50}}, {{R50e}}, {{R50p}}, {{R51}}
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* ThinkPad {{X Series}}
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*{{G40}}, {{G41}}
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* ThinkPad {{Z60m}}
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*{{S30}}, {{S31}}
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* ThinkPad {{TransNote}}
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*{{TransNote}}
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=== with a PCI 2.3 interface ===
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*{{T43}}, {{T43p}}
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*{{R51e}}, {{R52}}
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*{{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41 Tablet}}
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*{{Z60m}}
  
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[[Category:Components]]
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[[Category:Ports, Connectors and Slots]]

Latest revision as of 15:01, 15 November 2020

MiniPCI slot

MiniPCI slot

The MiniPCI slot is a miniaturized version of the PCI slot, generally implemented as a 124-pin connector. The other implementation uses a 100-pin connector, which is not used in any known ThinkPad. The 124-pin MiniPCI slot will accept any Type IIIA or IIIB card, but it will not accept any Type IA, IB, IIA, or IIB card as they are only meant for the 100-pin MiniPCI slot.

Also, keep in mind that some ThinkPads are noted to have 124-pin MiniPCI slots that can't accept Type IIIA cards. This is due to a space limitation, which only allows Type IIIB or shorter cards.

Wikipedia article on Mini PCI

Overview

The MiniPCI slot is technically a 32-bit only, 33 MHz, 3.3V PCI slot (also supports 5V operation according to the pin-outs). The PCI version depends on the I/O controller, but it can't be older than PCI version 2.2.

On newer models with a BIOS whitelist, only whitelisted MiniPCI cards can be installed. If you attempt to install a non-whitelisted MiniPCI card into a ThinkPad with a BIOS whitelist, the said machine will throw an 'Error 1802' message and will then refuse to boot. See Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card for more info and solutions.

Modem MiniPCI cards

Ethernet MiniPCI cards

WiFi MiniPCI cards

Combo Ethernet and Modem MiniPCI cards

Combo WiFi and Modem MiniPCI cards

Linux support

MiniPCI adapters are seen as regular PCI devices, and handled by the Linux PCI subsystem.

Models featuring this technology

with a PCI 2.2 interface

with a PCI 2.3 interface

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