PC Cards Are Not Recognized in Windows 2000 on Compaq Presario 1200-Series Laptop Computers (274509)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1
This article was previously published under Q274509

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a PC Card in your Compaq Presario 1200-series laptop computer, you may receive a message that indicates MTD-0002 hardware is detected. Also, an unknown device named "PCMCIA MTD-0002" may appear in Device Manager.

CAUSE

This issue can occur because the default Phoenix Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) configuration creates a hardware conflict.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable the Sound Blaster setting in the Phoenix BIOS, but do not disable Onboard PCI Audio in the Phoenix BIOS. For information about how to do so, please view the documentation included with your computer, or contact your computer manufacturer.

MORE INFORMATION

The Compaq 1200-series computers require the following drivers that are not included with Windows 2000:
  • VIA VT82C686A audio controller driver for MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Linux.

    File name: Avia686a.zip Available from:

    http://www.asus.com/products/motherboard/driver_audio.html

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  • Synaptics Touchpad Driver for Windows 2000

    File name: Us5_0_72win2k.zip Available from:

    http://www.synaptics.com/decaf/drivers/US5_0_72Win2k.zip

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/4/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB274509
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