Toshiba Satellite Pro A200-EZ2204X User Manual - Page 172

172 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Card Information Structure When you insert an ExpressCard™ into a slot, the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its Card Information Structure (CIS). Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately. Other cards must be set up before you can use them. Use the Windows® operating system ExpressCard™ Wizard to set up the card. Refer to your Microsoft® documentation for more information, or refer to the documentation that came with the ExpressCard™. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the ExpressCard™. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard™ and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the ExpressCard™ for information about using the card under the operating system. ExpressCard checklist ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard™ slips through quality control. If another ExpressCard-equipped computer 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. 2 Click My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Click the Device Manager button.