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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
2
Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard, which will be listed
under one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives,
Network adapters, Other, etc.
The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your
ExpressCard configuration and status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an
ExpressCard.
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict
between the socket and another device in the system. Use Device
Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address.
See
"Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 166
information.
Since all ExpressCards share the same socket, each card is not
required to have its own address.
Hot swapping (removing one ExpressCard and inserting
another without turning the computer off) fails.
Follow this procedure before you remove a ExpressCard:
1
Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification
Area.
The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears.
2
Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap.
3
Select the item you wish to remove and click OK.
4
Remove the device when told it is safe to do so.
The system does not recognize your ExpressCard.
Refer to the ExpressCard documentation.
Removing a malfunctioning card and reinstalling it can correct
many problems.
An ExpressCard error occurs.
Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.
If the card is attached to an external device, check that the
connection is secure.
Never swap modules when the computer is in Hibernation or Sleep
mode. This is known as "warm swapping" and is not supported. For
more information on Hibernation and Sleep modes see
mode" on page 64
and
"Sleep mode" on page
for more
"Hibernation
65.

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