
Solving PC Card Problems
CAUTION: Installing the wrong software can disable the system. Be sure you are installing PC Card device driver software and NOT Card and Socket Services software. If you are uncertain about this, call the PC Card vendor for specific instructions on software installation.
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
Computer does not | Card is not fully | Try reinserting the card. |
beep when a PC | inserted into the slot | Be sure the card is |
Card is inserted | or is upside down. | inserted in the correct |
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| orientation. Insert the |
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| card gently to prevent |
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| damage to the pins. |
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| PC Card beeps are | Click on Control Panelà |
| disabled. | |
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| iconàGlobal Settings |
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| tab àPC Card Sound |
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| Effects box. |
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The PC Card device drivers for your 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 drivers.
Card design or card driver may not be compatible with the PCMCIA software.
Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of
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