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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
PC Card Problems
PC Cards do not function
• Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.
• Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for troubleshooting.
Note
✓ Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option.
The PC card cannot be recognized
• Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer.
• Remove and insert the PC card again.
• Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts.
• Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists.
• The card may be defective. Try the card on another system, if possible.
Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card
• Make sure you have <Stop> the PC card before removing it. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the lower
right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop.
When you click <Close>, in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card.
