Solving Pc Card Problems - HP ProSignia 120 Maintenance And Service Manual

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
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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. Contact system administrator.
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
Devices PC Card Controller
Deselect the "Disabled" check box.
In Windows 95, click Start Settings
Control Panel System Device 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
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Open Windows Explorer and verify the drive
letter.
Turn off the computer and reinsert the PC
Card.
Other
Resources.
Problem.
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