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Troubleshooting
2-25
Solving PC Card Problems
Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following
table.
Table 2-25
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
PC Card error messages
appear when the computer is
turned on.
The PC Card slot is disabled. Run Computer Setup and enable the PC
Card slots on the Security Menu.
Computer does not beep
when PC Card is inserted
butt PC Card works correctly
System beeps are turned
down.
Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key
to increase the system beeps volume.
When turned on, the
computer does not beep
when a PC Card is inserted.
Card is not inserted properly
PC Card beeps are disabled.
In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon,
click the Global Settings tab. Deselect
Disable PC Card Sound Effects.
Speaker is turned off or
volume is turned down.
Increase the volume.
PC Card drivers are not
installed.
Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in
the Control Panel for installation instructions.
The PC Card slots are
disabled.
Run Computer Setup and then select the
Security menu to enable PC Card slots.
Card or card driver is not
supported.
Check the list of PC Cards tested
successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.
The PC Card drivers (Socket
Services, Card Services,
Card ID) fail with error
messages when the
computer is turned on.
The PC Card slot is disabled. Run Computer Setup and select the Security
menu to enable PC Card slots.
PC Card modem, fax, or
network card does not
work.
Card is not fully inserted
into the slot or is not
inserted properly.
Ensure the card is inserted in the correct
orientation.
Telephone cord is not
plugged in all the way.
Check and secure telephone connection.
Necessary drivers are not
installed (turned on).
Install drivers.
Continued