Option GE0201 Express Card in HP Dv6611ei

[wazarmoto]

Hi guys. I need help here. I bought a new laptop and so i needed a new modem as my laptop has the new pci express slot. I bought the Option Vodafone modem as it comes with an adaptor i can use for my 3G router. The card works fine in my router but not in my laptop. Both the leds on the card flash constantly while in the slot. I used another device in the slot and it works. Any one got a clue whats going on?? Im dumbfounded. And its kinda Embarassing cos im a Vodacom dealer and i can get my own laptop working. lol.

[wazarmoto]

Ok so my bro bought the same laptop as me and the card doesnt work in his laptop as welll. We think it may be bcos of the AMD Processor. Anyone got any suggestions?

[nuyork]

Most likely the card is not compatible with the motherboard in the notebook.

I've seen it happen sometimes, and usually a BIOS update to the notebook fixes it, in some cases. That's if the manufacturer are aware of the problem, and they release a fix for it.