DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual
Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
The Properties window appears.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other
devices are sharing the device's IRQ.
9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts.
You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start
button and click Help and Support. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then
click the arrow to start the search. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. In
click the arrow to start the search. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. In
the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer,
and then click Next.
Windows Me
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if
the device has been disabled.
5. Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can
determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager.
6. Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices.
7. Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager list.
8. Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.
The Properties window appears.
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what other
devices are sharing the device's IRQ.
9. Resolve any IRQ conflicts.
You can also use the Windows Me Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start
button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting in the What would you like help with? list, click
Hardware & system device problems, click Hardware, memory, & others, and then click
Hardware Troubleshooter. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a
hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.
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