Toshiba Tecra 8200 User Guide - Page 249

PC Card problems, Make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in Hardware

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249 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict PC Card problems Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. Refer to "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 234. Card information structure (CIS) When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts to determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading its CIS. Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you to use the card immediately. Other cards must be configured before you can use them. Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing another PC Card. If Windows doesn't have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card didn't come with a Windows driver, it may not work under Windows. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about operating the card under your version of Windows. PC Card checklist ❖ Make sure the card is compatible with your operating system. ❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. Refer to "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on page 78 for how to insert PC Cards, and to the documentation that came with the PC Card. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected. ❖ Make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in Hardware Setup is set to Auto-Selected. See "TSETUP" on page 187.

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249
Troubleshooting Guide
Resolving a hardware conflict
PC Card problems
Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of
new cards. If you’re having trouble getting one or more of these
devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may
apply.
Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards.
Refer to
“Resolving a hardware conflict” on page 234
.
Card information structure (CIS)
When you insert a PC Card into a slot, the computer attempts to
determine the type of card and the resources it requires by reading
its CIS. Sometimes the CIS contains enough information for you
to use the card immediately. Other cards must be configured
before you can use them.
Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to
support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations
that can cause problems when installing another PC Card.
If Windows doesn’t have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the
card didn’t come with a Windows driver, it may not work under
Windows. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for
information about operating the card under your version of
Windows.
PC Card checklist
Make sure the card is compatible with your operating system.
Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot. Refer to
“Inserting and removing PC Cards” on page 78
for how to
insert PC Cards, and to the documentation that came with the
PC Card.
Make sure all cables are securely connected.
Make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in Hardware
Setup is set to Auto-Selected. See
“TSETUP” on page 187
.