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Pc card / pcmcia problems – Elitegroup 755SI4 v.2 User Manual

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chapter 2 trouble shooting

PC Card / PCMCIA Problems

Note:

Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option.

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PC Cards do not function-

Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the

card.

Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for

trouble-shooting.

The PC card cannot be recognized -

Windows NT4.0 does not support PCMCIA (PC Card)

function. You may need an external program for this.

Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the

card should be even with the edge of the computer.

Remove and insert the PC card again.
Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See

Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts.

Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists.
The card may be defective. Try the card on another

system, if possible.

Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC

card-

Make sure you have the PC card before

removing it. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at

the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you

wish to stop. When you click , in few seconds Windows

will prompt you to remove the card.