Advanced Configurations
Resolving
Hardware
Conflicts
In the Device Manager, a [+] represents an expandable list of items. A
Hardware conflicts occur when two or more devices contend for the same resources. Conflicts between your audio card and another device may occur regarding the I/O address, IRQ line, or DMA channel.
To resolve hardware conflicts:
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2.Click the Device Manager tab.
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| controllers. A list of multimedia |
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| devices appears. |
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4. | Select your audio card, for example, | 3 | 4 |
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5. | Choose the Properties button. | 5 |
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6.Click the Resources tab.
7.Uncheck Use automatic settings.
8.Change “Settings based on:” if alternate settings are available.
9.Determine the conflict by reviewing the “Conflicting device list.”
10.Select the conflicting item in the “Resource Settings” list.
11.Click the Change Settings button.
12.Use the mouse to select a new setting.
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