Troubleshooting 12-17
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
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
PC Card drivers
fail with error
messages
during system
restart.
PC Card slots are
disabled.
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.
To enable the PC Card
slots:
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.
Network PC
Card does not
work.
Necessary drivers are
not installed (turned on).
Refer to the instructions
that came with the PC
Card or contact the
vendor for information on
installing the correct
drivers.
PC Card is not fully
inserted or is upside
down.
Ensure the PC Card is
inserted correctly.
Network PC Card or
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.
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