Resolving A Hardware Conflict; Using The Windows 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting Feature; A Plan Of Action; Resolving Hardware Conflicts On Your Own - Toshiba 8100 User Manual

Resolving a hardware conflict

Using the Windows 98 Second Edition
troubleshooting feature
If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver
conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help
to troubleshoot the problem first.
1 From the Windows Help menu, click the Contents tab and
select Troubleshooting.
2 Click If you have a hardware conflict and follow the steps.
If there is still a problem, Windows 98 Second Edition should
display a message that explains what the conflict is. For further
assistance, contact your system administrator.

A plan of action

The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of
all devices, programs and features.
The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work
together is to add and configure one device at a time. After you
add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously
connected devices work.
The device most recently connected to the system is the one most
likely to be causing a hardware conflict.

Resolving hardware conflicts on your own

Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A
device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to
the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a
direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it
works. These channels of communication are commonly referred
to as system resources.
Troubleshooting Guide

Resolving a hardware conflict

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