The intel wireless card failed in CQ61 - 425SA. So i ordered an Atheros AR5B95 that is listed as compatible here at the HP site and at the manufacturer's site.
Unfortunately, the machine won't boot with the card inserted, generating error message 104: Incompatible Wireless Device Detected.
I had a look at the BIOS but it's up to date (F.23) and there appears to be no place in the setup menu where I can indicate a different wireless card. I tried installing new drivers but, of course, if the machine won't book I can't install the drivers for the card.
The card is imprinted with the AR5B95 identity and Atheros branding, so I presume it's genuine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.