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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
ExpressCard™ problems
(Available on certain models)
ExpressCards
™ (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of
devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a
pager.
Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of
new cards. If you are 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 ExpressCards.
See “Resolving a hardware conflict” on page 179.
If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard
and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may
not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of
the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the
operating system.
ExpressCard™ checklist
❖ Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
❖ Make sure all cables are securely connected.
❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard
™ slips through quality
control. If another computer with an ExpressCards slot is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions
again, it may be defective.
Resolving ExpressCard™ problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to
work no longer work.
Check the ExpressCard status:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and
then Device Manager.
2 Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.
3 Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard.
The operating system displays your ExpressCard’s Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your
ExpressCard configuration and status.