Question
My PCMCIA adapter doesn't work in my laptop running Windows XP. How can I fix this?
Answer
In order to fix this problem, please do the following:
  1. Click on the "Start" Button
  2. Click your Right-Mouse button over the "My Computer" icon
  3. Select "Properties"
  4. Click on the "Hardware" tab
  5. Click on the "Device Manager" button
  6. Click the plus (+) sign next to "IDE/Atapi Controllers"
  7. Double-Click on "PCMCIA IDE/Atapi Controller"
  8. Select the "Resources" Tab
  9. Uncheck "Use Automatic Settings"
  10. Under "Resource Setting" select "I/O Range"
  11. Click on "Change Setting"
  12. Change "Value" to FFE0-FFEF
  13. Click "OK"
  14. Click "OK"
  15. Windows will now ask you to verify the changes, click "OK"
  16. Close of the Device Manger
  17. Restart the Computer

The Adapter card should work fine.