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System resource specifications
You can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the system resources that control how the
devices work on the computer. System resources you can access from Device Manager are direct
memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory
addresses.
If two devices require the same resource and create a device conflict, you can manually change the
resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique.
CAUTION:
computer to malfunction or become inoperable. Only users who have expert knowledge of computer
hardware and hardware configurations should change resource settings.
To view resource settings in Windows 7:
1.
Select Start > Computer.
2.
Click System properties near the top of the Computer folder.
3.
On the left, click Device Manager.
4.
On the View menu, click one of the following:
●
Resources by type
●
Resources by connection
Improperly changing resource settings can disable your hardware and cause your
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