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Q128900: PCMCIA Socket Not Detected on IBM ThinkPad 720C

Article: Q128900
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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The detection routine in Windows 95 Setup does not detect the PCMCIA socket in
your IBM ThinkPad 720 or 720C, the IBM ThinkPad 720 is the monochrome display
model. PCMCIA socket is also not detected when you run the Add New Hardware
Wizard from Control Panel. As a result, protected- mode socket services are not
provided.

CAUSE
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The IBM ThinkPad 720/720C PCMCIA socket uses the Stinger chip set. The Stinger
chip set is not a supported PCMCIA socket chip set for Windows 95 protected-mode
socket services.

RESOLUTION
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To use the PCMCIA socket on your IBM ThinkPad 720/720C, install the real- mode
socket drivers using the manufacturer's instructions.

MORE INFORMATION
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To use protected-mode network interface card (NIC) drivers with a PCMCIA NIC,
the PCMCIA socket must be supported for protected-mode socket services.
Therefore, you cannot use protected-mode NIC drivers when you are using a PCMCIA
NIC in the IBM ThinkPad 720/720C.


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