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64 Vortex Quad PCI Sound Card User’s Guide Aureal Inc., September 1999
• Is there a resource conflict with another device? Use the Windows Device Manager to check for a conflict.
To open the Device Manager (Windows 95/98):
•
Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
• Select Properties from the popup menu.
• Click the Device Manager tab.
• Click the plus sign (+) to expand both the Multi-function adapters and the Sound, video and
game controllers devices.
An exclamation mark (!) icon next to an Aureal Vortex device indicates a problem. Select the device and
click
Properties . The “Device Status” section indicates the source of the problem.
• Check the settings for your PCI BIOS. Make sure that the PCI slot used by Vortex PCI is properly
configured and enabled. If you have an older PCI BIOS you may need to obtain an upgrade from your
system or BIOS manufacturer.
• Make sure PCI bus mastering is enabled.
I Did Not See the Windows Detected New Hardware Window
If you didn’t see this window then shut down, turn off your computer, and follow the steps in Chapter 2,
“Installing the Hardware” on page 5 to re-install your card using a different PCI slot.