20 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Desktop Computer
Solving Problems

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Microsoft® Windows® XP

Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating

system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured.

To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2Click Performance and Maintenance and click System.
floppy drive
removable media drive
hard drive
power supply
system board
chassis
intrusion switch
AGP and PCI expansion-card slots
back-panel
connectors
power
connector
padlock ring
microprocessor airflow shroud
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