PCMCIA Socket Not Detected on IBM ThinkPad 720C (128900)
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This article was previously published under Q128900 SYMPTOMS
The detection routine in Windows 95 Setup does not detect the PCMCIA socket
in your IBM ThinkPad 720 or 720C, the IBM ThinkPad 720 is the monochrome
display model. PCMCIA socket is also not detected when you run the Add New
Hardware Wizard from Control Panel. As a result, protected- mode socket
services are not provided.
CAUSE
The IBM ThinkPad 720/720C PCMCIA socket uses the Stinger chip set. The
Stinger chip set is not a supported PCMCIA socket chip set for Windows 95
protected-mode socket services.
RESOLUTION
To use the PCMCIA socket on your IBM ThinkPad 720/720C, install the real-
mode socket drivers using the manufacturer's instructions.
MORE INFORMATION
To use protected-mode network interface card (NIC) drivers with a PCMCIA
NIC, the PCMCIA socket must be supported for protected-mode socket
services. Therefore, you cannot use protected-mode NIC drivers when you are
using a PCMCIA NIC in the IBM ThinkPad 720/720C.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB128900 |
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