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Document ID: PSMS-3PWMD3

TP 350 - "Error: Card Services not installed" during boot with a PCMCIA Modem

Applicable to: World-Wide

Description:
"Error: Card Services not installed" when booting a ThinkPad 350C with a PCMCIA Modem.

Solution:
Check that RAMBOOST is not active. RAMBOOST blocks the memory resources required for PCMCIA support. Switch RAMBOOSToff in the startup files, install the PCMCIA files, and then switch RAMBOOST back on , and it should work. If not, just leave RAMBOOST switched off.

Search Keywords

Card, Services, Ninstalled, PCMCIA, Modem, RAmboost

Hint Category

PCMCIA (PC Card)

Date Created

19-12-97

Last Updated

22-01-99

Revision Date

06-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 350

Machine Type

2618

Model

Various

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