When different peripheral devices use
the same hardware resources at the same time, the devices and/or the
system may not function properly. You can resolve hardware conflicts
by ensuring that no devices are configured to use the same hardware
resources. These resources can either be dipswitch or jumper settings
on the peripheral card or software configurable resources. The Computer
Setup selection of your Compaq Utilities allows you to view and modify
the settings for the peripheral devices factory installed in your computer.
Refer to the User's Guide for the particular peripheral cards
you wish to install for information on how to view and select their
settings.
To resolve hardware conflicts:
- Change the hardware settings of your
audio card or other peripheral card in your system. Make sure the
peripheral card is using any settings used by the factory-installed
devices.
- If you are unsure of the settings
of the peripheral cards, you can isolate the source of the problem
by temporarily removing all cards not manufactured by Compaq, or resetting
the default settings and running Compaq Utilities. After that, add
the cards back one at a time until the card that is causing the conflict
is found.
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