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Table 2-16, Solving PC Card, Problems

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Table 2-16 Solving PC Card Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted. PC Card is not inserted properly. Try reinserting the card. Ensure that the PC Card is inserted in the correct orientation. Insert the card gently to prevent damage to the pins. Speakers are turned Adjust the volume control off or volume is on the computer. turned down. PC Card or card Check the list of PC driver is not PCMCIA Cards tested successfully compliant. in Compaq PC Card platforms. Computer beeps only once when a PC Card is inserted. The computer beeps once to indicate that a PC Card is recognized but not properly configured. Before a new PC Card can be used, it may be necessary to perform an initial setup procedure. Follow the PC Card manufacturer's instructions for formatting a hard drive card or installing PC Card-specific drivers for a network card. Network PC Card does not work. Necessary drivers are not installed (turned on). Refer to the instructions that came with the PC Card or contact the vendor for information on installing the correct drivers. PC Card is not fully Ensure the PC Card is inserted or is upside inserted correctly. down. Continued Troubleshooting 2-33

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Troubleshooting
2-33
Table 2-16
Solving PC Card
Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Computer does not
beep when a PC
Card is inserted.
PC Card is not
inserted properly.
Try reinserting the card.
Ensure that the PC Card
is inserted in the correct
orientation. Insert the
card gently to prevent
damage to the pins.
Speakers are turned
off or volume is
turned down.
Adjust the volume control
on the computer.
PC Card or card
driver is not PCMCIA
compliant.
Check the list of PC
Cards tested successfully
in Compaq PC Card
platforms.
Computer beeps only
once when a PC
Card is inserted.
The computer beeps
once to indicate that
a PC Card is
recognized but not
properly configured.
Before a new PC Card
can be used, it may be
necessary to perform an
initial setup procedure.
Follow the PC Card
manufacturer's
instructions for formatting
a hard drive card or
installing
PC Card-specific drivers
for a network card.
Network PC Card
does not work.
Necessary drivers
are not installed
(turned on).
Refer to the instructions
that came with the PC
Card or contact the
vendor for information on
installing the correct
drivers.
PC Card is not fully
inserted or is upside
down.
Ensure the PC Card is
inserted correctly.
Continued