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You have computer problems after adding a new device
Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ)
conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.
To check IRQ usage in Windows XP
1 Click Start, then select Control Panel, then Performance and
Maintenance
.
2 Click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The
Device Manager opens.
3 Click View, select Resources by type, then double-click Interrupt request
(IRQ)
. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.
To check IRQ usage in Windows Me, Windows 2000, and
Windows 98:
1 Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel
window opens. If you do not see the
System icon, click view all control
panel options
.
2 Double-click the System icon, then click the Device Manager tab. The
Device Manager opens.
3 Click Computer, then click Properties. The Computer Properties dialog
box opens and displays the IRQs and their hardware assignments.
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