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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an
ExpressCard
.
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict
between the PCMCIA 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 181
for more 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.
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
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.
Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a
troubleshooting section.
