Pcmcia Problems - Compaq LTE Elite Maintenance And Service Manual

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When using the
Compaq LTE Elite,
the network
adapter drivers
cannot be loaded,
the network
application has
slow performance,
or the network
application loses
the network
connection.
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Table 2-25. PCMCIA Problems
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Problem
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When turned on,
the computer does
not beep when a
PCMCIA card is
inserted.
There is a problem with
the cable or a device at
the other end of the
cable.
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There is a general
network failure.
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The files for the
network drivers have
been corrupted.
A software patch is
required.
Probable Cause
Card is not inserted
properly.
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PCMCIA beeps are
disabled.
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Speaker volume is turned
down.
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PCMCIA drivers are not
loaded.
Ensure that the cable and
device at the other end of
the network connection are
operating properly.
Ensure that the network you
are connected to is running
and has not experienced any
errors or problems that
would prevent connection.
Reinstall the network
drivers.
Install the software patch.
(Refer to "Network Adapter
Patch" in this section.)
Solution(s)
Remove and reinsert the card
in the correct orientation.
From MS-DOS: Run the PCCARD
utility to reenable PCMCIA
beeps.
From Windows: Select
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Control Center and
select the PCMCIA option to
reenable PCMCIA beeps.
Press the Fn + F5 keys, and
press the right arrow key to
increase the volume. Use the
down arrow key to test the
volume.
Select Computer Setup from
the Compaq Control Center
and select the PCMCIA option
to enable the PCMCIA
drivers.