Compaq Presario Needs BIOS Update for PC Card Slot (192581)
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When you upgrade a Compaq Presario computer to Windows 98, the PC Card
(PCMCIA) slot may stop responding (hang).
RESOLUTION
You must upgrade the Compaq Presario's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
before you upgrade to Windows 98. Please contact Compaq for a Softpaq
update, or download Softpaq file SP5138 from the following Compaq Web
site:
If you have already installed Windows 98, install the BIOS update and then
run Windows 98 Setup again.
The third-party contact information included in this article is provided
to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information
is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the
accuracy of this third-party contact information.
For information about how to install the Softpaq update, please contact
Compaq.
MORE INFORMATION
The following Presario models are affected by this issue: 1610, 1615,
1620, 1680, 1681, and 1682.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/13/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB192581 |
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