Toshiba M300 Series User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware 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 is not 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 a conflict.
Resolving conflicts
There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts:
Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer.
Disable the device.
For an older device, remove it from the computer.
Disable another system component and use its resources for the 
new device. See 
.
Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. 
Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions about 
changing settings on the device.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager 
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the 
configuration of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other 
conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager 
is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand 
configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.