Alienware m5550 user manual PC Card / PCMCIA Problems, PC Cards do not function

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

PC Card / PCMCIA Problems

Note: Some systems may not have the PC Card Slot option.

PC Cards do not function

•Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.

•Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for troubleshooting.

The PC card cannot be recognized

•Windows NT4.0 does not support the PCMCIA (PC Card) function. You may need an external program for this.

•Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer.

•Remove and insert the PC card again.

•Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See Windows online help for solving IRQ conflicts.

•Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists.

•The card may be defective. Try the card on another system, if possible.

Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card

•Make sure you have clicked <Stop> before removing the PC card. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop. When you click <Close>, Windows will prompt you to remove the card a few seconds later.

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