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Solving PC Card Problems, Table 3-25 - drivers

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Solving PC Card Problems Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following table. Table 3-25 Solving PC Card Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) PC Card error messages The PC Card slot is disabled. appear when the computer is turned on. Run Computer Setup and enable the PC Card slots on the Security Menu. Computer does not beep System beeps are turned when PC Card is inserted down. butt PC Card works correctly Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key to increase the system beeps volume. When turned on, the computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted. Card is not inserted properly PC Card beeps are disabled. In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon, click the Global Settings tab. Deselect Disable PC Card Sound Effects. Speaker is turned off or volume is turned down. Increase the volume. PC Card drivers are not installed. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in the Control Panel for installation instructions. The PC Card slots are disabled. Run Computer Setup and then select the Security menu to enable PC Card slots. Card or card driver is not supported. Check the list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms. The PC Card drivers (Socket Services, Card Services, Card ID) fail with error messages when the computer is turned on. The PC Card slot is disabled. Run Computer Setup and select the Security menu to enable PC Card slots. PC Card modem, fax, or Card is not fully inserted into network card does not work. the slot or is not inserted properly. Ensure the card is inserted in the correct orientation. Telephone cord is not plugged in all the way. Check and secure telephone connection. Necessary drivers are not installed (turned on). Install drivers. Continued Troubleshooting 3-25

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Troubleshooting
3-25
Solving PC Card Problems
Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following
table.
Table 3-25
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)
PC Card error messages
appear when the computer is
turned on.
The PC Card slot is disabled.
Run Computer Setup and enable the PC
Card slots on the Security Menu.
Computer does not beep
when PC Card is inserted
butt PC Card works correctly
System beeps are turned
down.
Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key
to increase the system beeps volume.
When turned on, the
computer does not beep
when a PC Card is inserted.
Card is not inserted properly
PC Card beeps are disabled.
In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon,
click the Global Settings tab. Deselect Disable
PC Card Sound Effects.
Speaker is turned off or
volume is turned down.
Increase the volume.
PC Card drivers are not
installed.
Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in
the Control Panel for installation instructions.
The PC Card slots are
disabled.
Run Computer Setup and then select the
Security menu to enable PC Card slots.
Card or card driver is not
supported.
Check the list
of PC Cards tested
successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.
The PC Card drivers (Socket
Services, Card Services,
Card ID) fail with error
messages when the
computer is turned on.
The PC Card slot is disabled.
Run Computer Setup and select the Security
menu to enable PC Card slots.
PC Card modem, fax, or
network card does not work.
Card is not fully inserted into
the slot or is not inserted
properly.
Ensure the card is inserted in the correct
orientation.
Telephone cord is not
plugged in all the way.
Check and secure telephone connection.
Necessary drivers are not
installed (turned on).
Install drivers.
Continued