Satellite 5200-903 does not detect Wireless Adapter

hello everybody,
I wonder if anyone can tip me on this one...
Since I reinstalled the OS ( have XP pro SP2 ) PC seems not detecting anymore the WIRELESS adapter in Device manager under Network Adapter.
Also the light of the wireless switcher does not turn on anymore.
I am also having problems to access the BIOS to check if the adapter is detected there, I do not have a Toshiba HW setup in Control Panel as indicated in the manual.
Any suggestions?

Hello Juliana
The question is how did you install the OS? If you use recovery CD all tools will be installed including Toshiba HW setup. If the unit is preinstalled with Microsoft WXP CD you must install all Toshiba stuff belatedly.
Just short explanation about WLAN card. Basically if the light of the wireless switcher does not turn on thats clearly indicate onto hardware problem. I assume that the WLAN card is defective. Check also if the card is listed in device manager.
If you want to enter BIOS settings pres ESC button at the boot up procedure and keep it down for a few seconds.
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