Gateway MX6960 8511723 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide - Page 90
Display, To check IRQ usage, To free IRQ resources for the new device
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting 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. 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. To free IRQ resources for the new device: 1 In the Device Manager window, check the device list for a resource conflict. A resource conflict appears as a black exclamation point in a yellow circle. 2 Remove the device you are trying to install, then determine which one of the existing devices or ports you can disable. 3 Right-click the device or port you want to disable, then click Disable. The device or port is disabled. Display Tips & Tricks For more information about adjusting the brightness, see "System key combinations" on page 23. The screen is too dark Adjust the brightness using the system keys. The screen resolution is not correct ■ Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. For instructions on changing the screen resolution, see "Adjusting the screen resolution" in the online User Guide. 84
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