HP Laptop Compatibility with Express Card to PCMCIA Adapter

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Just to update the compatibility lists...

HP has had issues with the 1000, 2000, 6000, and 9000 series laptops.

Toshiba laptops generally work, but we have seen some issues, specifically the 205

Sony Ericson cards are historically difficult to integrate, while most people can get any cards to work, some have had problems with the GC89, and GC83.

The VTbook will not work with the express card adapter.

If you have any experience with compatibility let us know.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  We can even get a hold of duel and see what information they have about specific situations.

[RJH MUSIC]

I too purchased a new HP dv9500T and have had more problems than I imagined with a lot more than just the ExpressCard problem, but I think there is something else to consider.  I was going to purchased the Duel Adapter, but I think I am going to have to wait now.  Here is some information that may or may not also help.  I am also going to write a letter HP and rip them a new you know what for lack of concern.  I am a musician using specialized music software programs and audio plugins for recording audio.  I first had massive problems getting up and running do to the fact that my FireWire audio interface will not work with the HP dv9500.  Research from music user forums has revealed that the likely culprit is the RICOH FW chip used on the motherboard of the HP dv9000 and other similar laptops.  Laptops that have the TI chip do not have any issues.  I then purchased an ExpressCard FW card from Sewell that has the TI chip in it and it would not work either.  The reason is, (at least I thought it was) that the RICOH chip might also be controlling the ExpressCard controller in the laptop.  Is this the BIOS problem you speak of, or might there also be a separate issue with the RICOH chipset drivers?

RJ

[Jonathan]

I too purchased a new HP dv9500T and have had more problems than I imagined with a lot more than just the ExpressCard problem, but I think there is something else to consider.  I was going to purchased the Duel Adapter, but I think I am going to have to wait now.  Here is some information that may or may not also help.  I am also going to write a letter HP and rip them a new you know what for lack of concern.  I am a musician using specialized music software programs and audio plugins for recording audio.  I first had massive problems getting up and running do to the fact that my FireWire audio interface will not work with the HP dv9500.  Research from music user forums has revealed that the likely culprit is the RICOH FW chip used on the motherboard of the HP dv9000 and other similar laptops.  Laptops that have the TI chip do not have any issues.  I then purchased an ExpressCard FW card from Sewell that has the TI chip in it and it would not work either.  The reason is, (at least I thought it was) that the RICOH chip might also be controlling the ExpressCard controller in the laptop.  Is this the BIOS problem you speak of, or might there also be a separate issue with the RICOH chipset drivers?

RJ

The BIOS problem that interferes with these ExpressCard to PCMCIA adapters would not affect expresscards like the one you have.   It is possible that the built on firewire on your laptop is conflicting with the firewire card you are rying to use.  I would recommend checking the laptop BIOS to see if there is an option to disable the built in FireWire.  If not I would at least disable it in the device manager.  Then once it's disabled try installing the other firewire card again and see if you have any better luck.

Let me know if you have any better results, or any questions.

[jimzcatz]

On 6/8/08 I installed my dualadapter in my HP dv9815nr. I had previously installed the drivers for it from the manufacturers website. Installation was a breeze,and everything is working as expected.

[Jonathan]

On 6/8/08 I installed my dualadapter in my HP dv9815nr. I had previously installed the drivers for it from the manufacturers website. Installation was a breeze,and everything is working as expected.

HP reportedly made some revisions to their BIOS on the newer editions of the DV6000 and DV9000 series which should allow them to work with the Duel Adapter.  My guess is your laptop has the more current BIOS enabling it to work.

[meeleend]

Duel Systems has unveiled DuelAdapter, the industry’s first PCMCIA and Cardbus to ExpressCard adapter. The DuelAdapter allows customers who have purchased laptops with 34mm or 54mm ExpressCard ports to continue to use existing PCMCIA and Cardbus cards.

[jimzcatz]

Jonathan,the adapter quit working on 6/16. The pc just doesnt recognise it. I have reloaded drivers,still no luck. Any advice?


Jim Scarpine