Problems Installing SRAM or Flash Memory Cards in Windows 95 (142945)
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This article was previously published under Q142945 SYMPTOMS
When you insert a PCMCIA SRAM or Flash memory card into a Windows 95-
based computer that has been configured to use protected-mode PCMCIA card
drivers, there may be no drive letter in My Computer or Windows Explorer
associated with the PCMCIA card. This can occur even though the card seems
to be recognized properly and the appropriate driver is installed.
CAUSE
PCMCIA SRAM and Flash memory cards must be installed differently than
other cards that use Windows 95 protected-mode drivers.
RESOLUTIONSRAM Cards
To install a PCMCIA SRAM card in Windows 95, the following two entries must
be placed in the Config.sys file
device=c:\<windows>\system\csmapper.sys
device=c:\<windows>\system\carddrv.exe /slot=<x>
where <windows> is the Windows folder and <x> indicates the number of
PCMCIA card slots in the computer.
Flash Cards
To install a PCMCIA Flash memory card in Windows 95, the following entries
must be placed in the Config.sys file
device=c:\<windows>\system\csmapper.sys
device=c:\<windows>\system\carddrv.exe /slot=<x>
device=c:\<windows>\ms-flash.sys
where <windows> is the Windows folder and <x> indicates the number of
PCMCIA slots in the computer.
NOTE: The Ms-flash.sys file is not included with Windows 95. This file must
be provided by the Flash memory card manufacturer.
MORE INFORMATION
The information in this article applies only to installing SRAM and Flash
memory cards. You may still need to partition and format such cards
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Please see the documentation
provided by the manufacturer.
Note that if you use only protected-mode drivers for these cards, you do
not have access to the cards if you boot your computer to a command prompt.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB142945 |
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