16-20 Troubleshooting
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
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer beeps
only once 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.
Card is not
recognized by the
system.
Load the device drivers
that came with the PC
Card.
Contact the PC Card
vendor for updated
Windows 95, Windows
98, or Windows NT PC
Card device drivers.
Card did not configure
because of a conflict
with another device in
the computer.
If you are running
Windows 95 or
Windows 98, click StartÅ
SettingsÅControl
PanelÅdouble-click
System, select Device
Manager tab, locate the
card that has the conflict,
and click Properties to
see a list of resources
causing the conflict.
Remove the device that
has the conflicting
resource, then reinsert
the PC Card.
Call the PC Card vendor
or Compaq Customer
Support for assistance.
PC Card device
drivers for the 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 device
drivers.
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