Solving Pc Card Problems - Compaq Armada 3500 series Service Manual

2.6.1.9 Solving PC Card Problems

Problem
Computer does not beep
when PC Card is inserted but
PC Card works correctly.
Computer does not beep when
PC Card is inserted and PC
Card does not work.
Computer beeps twice, but
modem and/or fax does not
work.
Computer beeps twice but
network card does not work.
Computer beeps twice when
a storage card is inserted, but
the card does not work.
PC Card does not work
Table 2-23
Solving PC Card Problems
Probable Cause
System beeps are turned
down.
PC Card sound effects have
been disabled.
PC Card is not inserted
properly.
The PC Card slots have been
disabled.
Card or card driver is not
compatible with the computer
or with the operating system.
Telephone cord is not plugged
in all the way.
The wrong COM port is being
used to access the card.
Network server is
unavailable.
The wrong drive letter is
being used to access the
storage card.
Windows NT was running
when the PC Card was
inserted.
Recommended Action(s)
Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow
key to increase the system beeps volume.
In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon ⇒
Global Settings tab. Deselect Disable PC Card
Sound Effects.
Remove and reinsert the card gently to
avoid damaging the pins.
Run Computer Setup to enable the PC Card
slots. When the system starts, press F10 then
select Computer Setup ⇒ Other Devices ⇒
PC Card Controller ⇒ Resources. Deselect the
"Disabled" check box.
⇒
In Windows 95, click Start
⇒ ⇒
Control Panel System
⇒
Manager PCMCIA Socket. Double-click
the Texas Instruments TI-1131 CardBus
controller to view device properties. Deselect
the "Disable in this hardware profile" check
box.
Contact service provider for a list of
compatible PC Cards.
Verify that the telephone connection is
secure.
Verify the COM port assigned to the card and
within the application is correct.
In Windows 95, click Start ⇒ Help ⇒
Contents ⇒ Troubleshooting ⇒ Problem.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Contact system administrator.
Open Windows Explorer and verify the drive
letter.
Turn off the computer and reinsert the PC
Card.
⇒
Settings
Device
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