Toshiba Portégé 650CT User Manual page 299

"Fixing a Problem with Device Manager" on page 315, to deter-
mine the resource assignments for each device and to resolve the
conflict.
A Plan of Action
The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of
all devices, programs and features. If the system or one of its
attached devices isn't working, resolving the problem can be time
consuming and frustrating.
The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work
together is to add and set up 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 the conflict.
A word to the wise: if you get too tired, take a break. Having a
meal or a good night's sleep refreshes you mentally as well as
physically. Talking the problem over with a friend can help
too.
Resolving Hardware Conflicts on Your Own
Just as a business person needs a telephone and a computer to get
the job done, so computer components need resources to accom-
plish 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.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a Hardware Conflict
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