Laptop PCMCIA Controller Not Recognized Under Windows NT

ID: Q192458


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
    on the following platforms: x86


SYMPTOMS

When you use a 3Com Megahertz 10-100 LAN + 56k Modem PC Card in a Dell Inspiron 3000 portable computer, the Plug and Play PCMCIA controller is not recognized by Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. The operating system will have an error with the following entry in the event log:

The 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card (Ethernet) service
failed to start due to the following error: A device attached to the
system is not functioning.


RESOLUTION

A third-party driver is now available from SystemSoft. Please contact them to get the driver.


MORE INFORMATION

CardWizard is manufactured by SystemSoft, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: PCCARD COMBO PCMCIA

Keywords :
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: February 17, 1999
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