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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
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❖The General tab, which provides basic information
about the device.
❖The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to
the monitor, DVD-ROM, and other power-using
functions.
❖The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being
used by the device.
A Troubleshooting button is also present.
Click troubleshooting.
A Help and Support window for that device appears.
For more information about Device Manager, refer to
Window s® XP online help.
Memory card problems
Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may cause
errors that seem to be device-related. It is worthwhile
checking for these first:
1Turn off the computer via the Start menu.
2Remove the memory module.
3Reinstall the memory module, following the instructions
in “Using the computer for the first time” on page 49, and
making sure it is seated properly.
4Check for the error again.
5If the error recurs, remove the memory module entirely
and check for the error again.
If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the
memory module may be faulty. If the error recurs without