Toshiba Tecra 8200 User Guide - Page 234

234 Troubleshooting Guide Resolving a hardware conflict Resolving a hardware conflict Using the Windows 98 Second Edition troubleshooting feature If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help to troubleshoot the problem first. 1 From the Windows Help menu, click the Contents tab and select Troubleshooting. 2 Click If you have a hardware conflict and follow the steps. If there is still a problem, Windows 98 Second Edition should display a message that explains what the conflict is. For further assistance, contact your system administrator. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of all devices, programs and features. The recommended procedure for getting multiple devices to work together is to add and configure 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 hardware conflict. Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task. A device, such as a CD-ROM drive or a modem, needs a channel to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it works. These channels of communication are commonly referred to as system resources.