Resolving Hardware Conflicts

In Windows 95/98

If you are unsure of the settings of any conflicting peripheral devices, you can isolate the source of the problem by temporarily removing all devices (except your modem and essential devices such as the disk controller). After that, add the devices back one at a time until the device that is causing the conflict is found.

General Q&A

Hardware conflicts may occur when two or more peripheral devices are set to use the same I/O address, IRQ line or DMA channel. This section provides ways to resolve hardware conflicts in Windows 95/98.

To resolve conflicts in Windows 95/98, change the resource settings of your modem or the conflicting peripheral device in your system using Device Manager.

To run Device Manager:

1.Right-click the My Computer icon on your Windows 95/98 desktop, and then select Properties.

2.In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab. A list of system devices is displayed.

3.Double-click the Modem icon.4.Select your modem, and then click the Properties button.5.In the Properties dialog box, click the Resources tab.6.Select the Use Automatic Settings check box.

If this check box is already selected, you need to go to the Properties dialog box of the conflicting peripheral device and select the same check box there.

7.Reboot your system to allow Windows 95/98 to reassign resources to your modem and/or the conflicting peripheral device.

Where can I locate the AT Command set for my Modem Blaster?

The AT Command set can be found on your Software and Modem Installation CD under the file name of ATCOMM.TXT.

Which “off the shelf” communication software package can I use with the Modem Blaster?

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