Toshiba Satellite P505-S8971 User Guide - Page 198
Resolving ExpressCard, problems, The computer stops working hangs when you insert an
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198 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. If another computer with a ExpressCard slot is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. 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: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager. 2 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which will be listed under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. 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 189 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®: 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking on the Show hidden icons ( ), if necessary, in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon. 2 Click Eject [device name] for the device you want to remove. The Safe To Remove Hardware message appears. 3 Remove the device.