IBM SelectaDock II, User Manual

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Resource Conflict Problems
Problem Action
You suspect that the
computer resources
assigned for the
configured devices have
conflicts when you docked
the computer. Or you
have identified a resource
conflict—that is, two or
more features or adapters
are using the same IRQ,
DMA, I/O address, or
memory address. The suggested actions to analyze the resource conflict
problems are as follows:
1. Try to change one of the settings (if possible) for the
conflicting adapters, PC Cards, or ThinkPad features, so
that the conflict is resolved.
Determine if you can change the settings for the newly
installed adapters first, so that the existing configuration is
not disturbed. Try changing the settings for the ThinkPad
features and the existing adapters or cards or both only if
the new adapters or cards are not configurable. If you
change the settings for the previously working hardware
configuration, you may have to modify the setup of the
corresponding software drivers accordingly. See the
associated software documentation for details.
2. If you cannot get a conflict-free combination, try to disable
one or more of the ThinkPad devices to eliminate the
conflict.
For example, to use the Sound Blaster adapter, you will
need to disable the audio device in the computer to free
the DMA channel 1.
You may have to modify the choices for more than two
adapters or ThinkPad devices or both to get a conflict-free
combination.
If your problem does not appear to be caused by a resource conflict,
the suggested actions are in the following order:
1. Check the User's Guide for installation instructions.
2. Check the adapter manual for software driver installation
instructions.
3. Make sure that the adapters, connectors, and cables are firmly
installed and connected.
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