wrote:
Hi,

I have a Toshiba 610CT laptop (mfg abt 1995) that originally had Windows
95. I installed Windows 98SE (removed HD and put "WIN98" folder from System
CD onto C:\ of HD).

I have been using a Megahertz 56K PC Card modem (AOK)

I have a PCMCIA PC card with USB port (adapter) and the Windows 98 driver
for this adapter. Windows MUST detect this PC card before I can install the
driver.

When I boot up the laptop, Win98 does NOT detect it. Even trying a "Add
Hardware" Search via Control Panel does NOT "work". Also, it does NOT
show in the Device Manager's list.

BTW, Another Compaq Windows 95 laptop does detect this PC card!

Is it possible the Cardbuss hardware is the real cause of my problem?

Thank You in advance, John


There is probably a host bus chip between the internal
bus and the CardBus.

SB
|
| PCI
|
+------- cardbus-bridge ------ (Cardbus slot) -- Modem-card

I recommend booting an alternate OS, one equipped
with utilities to suss out hardware connectivity,
and whether the cardbus-bridge is turned ON.

Or, you can try Everest. This is where it was the last time.

"EVEREST Free Edition 2.20"
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/deta...e_edition.html

And look in the PCI section.

https://i.postimg.cc/QxXgwV9S/Lavalys-Everest.gif

The database on that copy is pretty old, so newer computers,
almost all the entries will be [nodb], meaning the VENEV
or VID:PID are not in the database. Still, it gives you
some idea the machine is alive.

Paul