PC Card Problems

Note Some system 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

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 on-line 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 <Stop> the PC card before removing it. 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>, in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card.

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