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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
The PC card cannot be recognized -
• 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 <Stop> 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 <Close>, in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card.
Performance Problems
The computer becomes hot -
• In a 60°F environment, the certain areas of the computer’s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees.
• Make sure the air vents are not blocked.
• If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature (50 degrees Celsius and up), contact the service center.
• Certain programs that are processor-intensive may increase the computer temperature to a degree where the computer
automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage.