❖ 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.
Resolving PC Card problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
PC Cards that used to work no longer work. Check the PC Card status:
1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties.
Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
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Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® XP 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 the operating system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with a Windows® XP driver, it may not work under your operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the Windows® XP operating system.
PC Card checklist
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