157If Something Goes WrongResolving a hardware conflict❖ Reconfigure the device so that its requirements do notconflict. Refer to the device’s documentation forinstructions about changing settings on the device.Fixing a problem with Device ManagerDevice Manager provides a way to check and change theconfiguration of a device.CAUTION: Changing the default settings using Device Managercan cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable.Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users whounderstand configuration parameters and the ramifications ofchanging them.Disabling a device1 Click Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.2 Click the Computer Management icon.3 Select the specific device from the device category.4 In the toolbar, look to the far right for an icon of amonitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front.This is the disable feature.5 Click the icon.You are given the option of disabling the device.6 Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate.Checking device propertiesDevice Manager provides a way to view the properties of adevice. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, thetype of device, the drivers installed, and the system resourcesassigned to the device.
