Toshiba Tecra 9000 User Guide - Page 219
PC Card checklist, Resolving PC Card problems
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219 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict 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 76 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 computer has only one version of Card and Socket Services loaded. ❖ Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions again, it may be defective. Resolving PC Card problems Here are some common problems and their solutions: The slots appear to be dead. PC Cards that used to work no longer work. To view the PC Card status: 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. Windows displays the System Properties dialog box.