12-16 Troubleshooting
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Jennifer Hale Saved by: Jennifer Hale Saved date: 10/07/98 5:31 PM
Part Number: 3877292-001 File name: Ch12.doc
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Computer does
not beep when
a PC Card is
inserted.
PC Card is not inserted
properly.
Try reinserting the card.
Ensure that the PC Card
is inserted in the correct
orientation. Insert the
card gently to prevent
damage to the pins.
Speakers are turned off
or volume is turned
down.
Adjust the volume control
on the computer.
PC Card slots are
disabled.
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Select the System
Features icon.
3. Select the Power
Management box.
4. Select the option to
enable PC Card slots.
PC Card or card driver is
not PCMCIA compliant.
Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer,
reseller, or service
provider for a list of PC
Cards tested
successfully in Compaq
PC Card platforms.
Computer
beeps only
once when a
PC Card is
inserted.
The computer beeps
once to indicate that a
PC Card is recognized
but not properly
configured.
Before a new PC Card
can be used, it may be
necessary to perform an
initial setup procedure.
Follow the PC Card
manufacturer's
instructions for formatting
a hard drive card or
installing PC Card-specific
drivers for a network card.
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