PCMCIA Devices Stop Working on Compaq Elite Laptop
Article ID: 134579
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006
APPLIES TO
This article was previously published under Q134579
SYMPTOMS
After you dock or undock a Compaq Elite laptop computer, the computer's
PCMCIA devices may stop working. Also, multiple disabled PCMCIA controllers
may appear in Device Manager.
CAUSE
Early versions of the Compaq Elite Plug and Play BIOS may report incorrect
resources for the PCMCIA controller. When this occurs, Windows 95 disables
the controller.
RESOLUTION
To remove the incorrect PCMCIA devices and install the proper one, follow
these steps:
- In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
- On the Device Manager tab, click each PCMCIA device and then click
Remove. Remove all the PCMCIA devices.
- Click Computer, and then click Refresh.
- Click OK.
To prevent the problem from occurring, contact Compaq to inquire about
obtaining an updated Plug and Play BIOS dated 5/1/95 or later.
Keywords: KB134579