Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual 188, Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card

188	If Something Goes Wrong
	Resolving a hardware conflict

6Double-click the appropriate PC Card.

The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status.

The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card.

The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page 177 for more information.

Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to have its own address.

Hot swapping (removing one PC Card and inserting another without turning the computer off) fails.

Follow this procedure before you remove a PC Card:

1Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the System tray.

2Select the item you wish to remove.

3Click Stop.

4Remove the device when prompted to do so.

5Click OK three times to close the Safely Remove Hardware screen.

Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Standby mode. This is known as “warm swapping” and is not supported with this computer. For more information on Hibernation and Standby modes see “Hibernation mode” on page 72 and “Standby mode” on page 73.

The system does not recognize your PC Card.

Refer to the PC Card documentation.

Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct many problems.

A PC Card error occurs.

Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.

If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure.