Solving Pc Card Problems - Compaq Armada E500 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Problem
Computer does not
beep when a PC
Card is inserted.
Computer beeps only
once when a PC
Card is inserted.
Network PC Card
does not work.
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Solving PC Card Problems

Possible Cause
PC Card is not
inserted properly.
Speakers are turned
off or volume is
turned down.
PC Card or card
driver is not PCMCIA
compliant.
The computer beeps
once to indicate that
a PC Card is
recognized but not
properly configured.
Necessary drivers
are not installed
(turned on).
PC Card is not fully
inserted or is upside
down.
Solution
Try reinserting the card.
Ensure that the PC Card
is inserted in the correct
orientation. Insert the card
gently to prevent damage
to the pins.
Adjust the volume control
on the computer.
Check the list of PC
Cards tested successfully
in Compaq PC Card
platforms.
Before a new PC Card can
be used, it may be
necessary to perform an
initial setup procedure.
Follow the PC Card
manufacturer's instructions
for formatting a hard drive
card or installing
PC Card-specific drivers
for a network card.
Refer to the instructions
that came with the PC
Card or contact the
vendor for information on
installing the correct
drivers.
Ensure the PC Card is
inserted correctly.
Troubleshooting
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