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2 Troubleshooting Procedures
2.14 PCI Express Card Slot Troubleshooting
This section describes how to check PCI Express Card slot by inspecting a card with PCI
Express interface.
Procedure 1: Check on Windows VISTA(TM)
Procedure 2: Connector Check and Replacement Check
Procedure 1 Check on Windows VISTA(TM)
Insert a PCI Express Card into the slot. Check if the installed Windows recognizes
automatically the PCI Express Card.
If the card is not recognized, go to Procedure 2.
Procedure 2 Connector Check and Replacement Check
The PCI Express Card is connected to CON5401 on the Main board.
Check 1 The PCI ExpressCard and the Main board may be disconnected. Make sure the
PCI ExpressCard is firmly inserted to CON5401 on the Main board. If not, insert
it firmly. If the PCI ExpressCard is still not functioning properly, perform Check
2.
Check 2 The PCI ExpressCard may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step
in Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures. If the problem continues, perform Check
3.
Check 3 The Main board may be faulty. Replace it with a new one following the step in
Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures.
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