Troubleshooting 16-19
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 07/01/99 11:12 AM
Part Number: 131511-001 File name: Ch16.doc
Solving PC Card Problems
CAUTION: Installing the wrong software can disable the system. Be sure you
are installing PC Card device driver software and NOT Card and Socket
Services software. If you are uncertain about this, call the PC Card vendor for
specific instructions on software installation.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer does not
beep when a PC
Card is inserted
Card is not fully
inserted into the slot
or is upside down.
Try reinserting the card.
Be sure the card is
inserted in the correct
orientation. Insert the
card gently to prevent
damage to the pins.
PC Card beeps are
disabled.
Click on Control PanelÅ
double-click the PC Card
iconÅGlobal Settings tab
ÅPC Card Sound Effects
box.
The PC Card device
drivers for your card
are not installed.
Network cards, audio
cards, and other types of
PC Cards may need
software device drivers in
order to function
properly. In such cases,
refer to the instructions
that came with the PC
Card or contact the
vendor for more
information on installing
the correct drivers.
Card design or card
driver may not be
compatible with the
PCMCIA software.
Call Compaq Customer
Support for a current list
of Compaq-qualified PC
Cards.
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