Gateway M460 - Manual (Page 107)

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Troubleshooting
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.
Diskette drive
The diskette drive is not recognized
■ Shut down and restart your notebook.
■ The modular drive may not be inserted completely into the modular
bay. Press the module into the bay, then try to access the diskette
again.
You see an “Access Denied” or “Write protect” error message
■ Move the write-protection tab in the upper-right corner of the
diskette down (unprotected).
■ The diskette may be full. Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and
try again.
■ Not all diskettes are IBM-compatible. Make sure that the diskette you
are using is IBM-compatible.
■ Try a different diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot
be read by the diskette drive.
Help and
Support
For more information about IRQs, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type the keyword
IRQs in the Search
box , then click the arrow.