Device Installation - Gateway M405 User Manual

Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
■ Make sure that the InterVideo program has been installed on your
notebook. See
Cleaning CDs or DVDs
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made
especially for the purpose.

Device installation

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.
Checking IRQ usage
To check IRQ usage in Windows XP:
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Click , then click
Start
If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
.
Maintenance
Click/Double-click
System
. The Device Manager window opens.
Manager
Click , then click
View
. All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.
(IRQ)
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for more information.
. The Control Panel window opens.
Control Panel
, click the
Hardware
. Double-click
Resources by type
Performance and
tab, then click
Device
Interrupt request