Gateway M405 User Guide - Page 268
Cleaning CDs or DVDs, Device installation, Checking IRQ usage
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Chapter 17: Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that the InterVideo program has been installed on your notebook. See "Playing a DVD" on page 115 for more information. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. 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. Checking IRQ usage To check IRQ usage in Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click View, then click Resources by type. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments are displayed. 258 www.gateway.com