Toshiba Equium 8100 - Manual (Page 20)

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Avoiding hardware conflicts ................................................................ 4-6
Installing a new IDE device.................................................................. 4-6
Adding a new device ........................................................................ 4-7
Configuring the new device .............................................................. 4-8
Partitioning and formatting a new hard disk drive ............................ 4-9
Motherboard ....................................................................................... 4-10
Replacing the RTC battery................................................................. 4-11
Installing expansion cards ................................................................. 4-12
IRQ setup........................................................................................ 4-12
Installing the card ........................................................................... 4-12
Adding memory .................................................................................. 4-13
Memory configurations ................................................................... 4-13
Installing a DIMM ............................................................................ 4-14
Removing a DIMM .......................................................................... 4-15
Configuring the computer using the BIOS ....................................... 4-15
Chapter 5 If Something Goes Wrong
Problem-solving tips ............................................................................ 5-1
Read the manuals ............................................................................. 5-1
Defend yourself against viruses........................................................ 5-2
Problems that are easy to fix............................................................... 5-2
Your program stops responding. ...................................................... 5-2
Your program has performed an illegal operation............................. 5-3
Problems when you turn on the computer......................................... 5-3
Windows does not work ...................................................................... 5-3
Using startup options to fix problems............................................... 5-4
Resolving a hardware conflict ............................................................. 5-6
Using Windows Help ........................................................................ 5-6
A plan of action................................................................................. 5-6
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own ....................................... 5-6
Fixing a problem with Device Manager............................................. 5-8
Fixing device-related problems ........................................................... 5-9
Running POST .................................................................................. 5-9
Appendix A Specifications
Processor.......................................................................................... A-1
Memory............................................................................................. A-1
Hardware .......................................................................................... A-2
Expansion card slots ........................................................................ A-3
Ports ................................................................................................. A-3
Software............................................................................................ A-3
Physical dimensions ......................................................................... A-4
Environmental conditions ................................................................. A-4
Power................................................................................................ A-4