Recording Your Changes; Viewing And Reconfiguring System Resources; Anticipating Potential Conflicts - IBM Aptiva Handbook

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Recording your changes

As you work, keep records of all hardware and
configuration changes you make. These records will be
useful if you upgrade your computer more than once or
if you have trouble with the new hardware.
The information you need to record as you work
includes, but is not limited to:
•
Changes to jumper positions
•
Connection of drive and adapter card cables to the
system board
•
Changes to Setup Utility settings
•
Changes to settings in other online configuration
utilities, such as the Windows 95 Device Manager or
a configuration utility that might come with your
new hardware
Viewing and reconfiguring system
resources
System resources are data processing elements, such as
storage locations or input/output units, that are
controlled by the system and assigned for use in basic
computer operations. Some system resources are used
as needed, while others are assigned for use by specific
devices or programs. When one device attempts to use
a resource that has already been assigned to another
device, your computer has a resource conflict.
If you install new hardware in your tower, the new
device might attempt to use a system resource that is
already assigned to hardware that was installed at the
factory.
Anticipating potential
conflicts
Since some system resource conflicts can interrupt
basic computer operations, it's important to prevent
conflicts that can be prevented before you install your
new hardware. You can also prepare for conflicts that
may occur without warning.

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