Solving Problems 49Windows XP and Windows 2000 IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is notdetected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectlyconfigured.Windows XPTo check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.2 Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.3 Click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside theconflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.5 Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Propertieswindow so you can determine what needs to be reconfigured orremoved from the Device Manager.Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices.6 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Managerlist.7 Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.The Properties window appears.8 Resolve any IRQ conflicts.If there is an IRQ conflict, the Device status area in the Propertieswindow reports what cards or devices are sharing the device's IRQ.You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use thetroubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Typehardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrowto start the search. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Resultslist. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardwareconflict on my computer, and then click Next.
