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Solving PC Card Problems

Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following table.

Table 2-25

Solving PC Card Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

 

 

 

PC Card error messages

The PC Card slot is disabled.

Run Computer Setup and enable the PC

appear when the computer is

 

Card slots on the Security Menu.

turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

Computer does not beep

System beeps are turned

Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key

when PC Card is inserted

down.

to increase the system beeps volume.

butt PC Card works correctly

 

 

 

 

 

When turned on, the computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted.

Card is not inserted properly

In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon,

 

click the Global Settings tab. Deselect

PC Card beeps are disabled.

Disable PC Card Sound Effects.

 

 

 

Speaker is turned off or

Increase the volume.

volume is turned down.

 

 

 

PC Card drivers are not

Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in

installed.

the Control Panel for installation instructions.

 

 

The PC Card slots are

Run Computer Setup and then select the

disabled.

Security menu to enable PC Card slots.

 

 

Card or card driver is not

Check the list of PC Cards tested

supported.

successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.

 

 

The PC Card drivers (Socket The PC Card slot is disabled.

Run Computer Setup and select the Security

Services, Card Services,

menu to enable PC Card slots.

Card ID) fail with error

 

messages when the

 

computer is turned on.

 

 

 

PC Card modem, fax, or network card does not work.

Card is not fully inserted

Ensure the card is inserted in the correct

into the slot or is not

orientation.

inserted properly.

 

 

 

Telephone cord is not

Check and secure telephone connection.

plugged in all the way.

 

 

 

Necessary drivers are not

Install drivers.

installed (turned on).

 

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