Toshiba Satellite 110 Series - Fixing a Problem with Device Manager

If Something Goes Wrong…
What to Do with a Hardware Conflict
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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There are three things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts.
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Disable the device.
For an older device, remove it from the computer. For a Plug
and Play device, See “Fixing a Problem with Device Manager”
on page 245..
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Disable another system component and use its resources for
the new device.
See “Fixing a Problem with Device Manager” on page 245..
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Reconfigure the device so its requirements do not conflict.
Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions about
changing settings on the device.
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
Device manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can
cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unus-
able. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced
users who understand configuration parameters and the ram-
ifications of changing them.
Disabling a Device in Windows 95
To disable a device using Device Manager, follow these steps:
1 Click Start and point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the System icon.
The System Properties dialogue box displays.
3 Click the Device Manager tab.
4 Double-click the device type to display the device installed.