General hardware problems

If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device conflict may exist:

Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device.

A recently added device does not work.

A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems.

Unintelligible characters print from the printer.

The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.

Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at maximum performance.

Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason.

Nothing displays on the monitor.

RE M O V E A N Y R E C E N T L Y A D D E D H A R D W A R E T O S E E I F I T R E S O L V E S T H E C O N F L I C T If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see the hardware documentation for configuration and troubleshooting instructions. If the problem persists, contact the hardware manufacturer for technical assistance.

CH E C K Y O U R O P E R A T I N G S Y S T E M D O C U M E N T A T I O N F O R A D D I T I O N A L T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N

CH E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S See page 70.

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

CH E C K T H E IEEE 1394 D E V I C E Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector.

HINT: Check Windows Explorer to see if your device is listed as a drive.

Solving Problems

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