100 www.gateway.comChapter 9: TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshooting topics are listed in alphabetical order.AudioAudio troubleshooting is covered under “Sound” on page 118.BatteryBattery troubleshooting is covered under “Power” on page 116.CD drivesCD drive troubleshooting is covered under “DVD drives” on page 103.Device installationYou have computer problems after adding a new deviceSometimes 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.To check IRQ usage:1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel windowopens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, clickPerformance and Maintenance.2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then clickDevice Manager. The Device Manager window opens.3 Click View, then click Resources by type. Double-click Interruptrequest (IRQ). All IRQs and their hardware assignments aredisplayed.
