Toshiba L45 A plan of action, Resolving conflicts, Fixing a problem with Device Manager, ❖Disable the device, “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page

140	If Something Goes Wrong
	Resolving a hardware conflict

A plan of action

The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs, and features. If the system or one of its attached devices is not working, resolving the problem can be time- consuming and frustrating.

The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and set up one device at a time. After you add each device, test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work.

The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict.

Resolving conflictsThere are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts:❖Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer.❖Disable the device.For an older device, remove it from the computer.

❖Disable another system component and use its resources for the new device. See “Fixing a problem with Device Manager” on page 140.

❖Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do not conflict. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device.

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device.

Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.