Toshiba GMAD00134010 190, Resolving ExpressCard problems, Double-click the ExpressCard adapter

190	If Something Goes Wrong
	Resolving a hardware conflict

Resolving ExpressCard problems

Here are some common problems and their solutions:

The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to work no longer work.

Check the ExpressCard™ status:

1Click Start.

2Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Click the Device Manager button.

5Double-click the ExpressCard adapter.

6Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard™.

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

The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard™.

The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the 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 ExpressCards™ share the same socket, each card is not required to have its own address.

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

Follow this procedure before you remove an ExpressCard™:

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.