Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Card Information Structure

If Something Goes Wrong
Fixing device-related problems
devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may
apply.
♦ Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards.
See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 139.
♦ If the device is a modem, see "Modem problems" on page 155.
Card Information Structure
When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts to
determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading
its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains
enough information for you to use the card immediately.
Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the
Windows 98 PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard to set up the card. Refer
to your Microsoft documentation for more information, or refer to
the documentation that came with the PC Card.
Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to
support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations
that can cause problems when installing the PC Card.
If Windows 98 does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and
the card did not come with a Windows 98 driver, it may not work
under Windows 98. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for
information about operating the card under Windows 98.
PC Card checklist
♦> Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
See"Using PC Cards" on page 45 for how to insert PC Cards.
♦ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
♦ Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card
and Socket Services.
♦ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control.
If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the
card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be
defective.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer