
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting topics are listed in alphabetical order.
Audio
Audio troubleshooting is covered under “Sound” on page 118.
Battery
Battery troubleshooting is covered under “Power” on page 116.
CD drives
CD drive troubleshooting is covered under “DVD drives” on page 103.
Device installation
You have computer problems after adding a new device
Sometimes a new device, such as a PC Card, can cause a system resource (IRQ) conflict. Check IRQ usage to determine if there is an IRQ conflict.
To check IRQ usage:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.
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3 Click View, then click Resources by type.
request (IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed.
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