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November 17th, 2003 20:00

IRQ Settings for Cardbus Controller

Hello all!

 

Hope some of you can help me out! I bought a new 3Com OfficeConnect 11g Wireless PC Card. Problem is, it doesn't work to well. After a while it will freeze up my laptop and I can see that the CPU is running 100%. After a couple of emails to 3Com support, they suggested I change the IRQ (setting?) from 11, to a number that isn't used, 10 for instance. The only thing is, the Texas Cardbus Controller would need to be the same IRQ, so my question is this... How do I change the IRQ settings.

 

I don't know a lot about this kind of area in computing, so I really don't know what I would need to do and the possible consequences of getting it wrong. Does what 3Com suggested sound like a reasonable method of fixing the problem? Any help is appreciated.

 

I'm using an Inspiron 8500 with Windows XP Professional.

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    Posted November 17th, 2003 21:00

    The "use automatic settings" box is ticked but greyed out, so I can't change it, I assume this means I can't change it?

    Thanks

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    Posted November 17th, 2003 21:00

    right click on my computer and go to manage. then go to device manager. now right click on the card and go to properties. There should be a resources tab. If you can't edit the settings there, it might not be possible to change them at all.

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    Posted November 18th, 2003 04:00

    yeah, you would be right. Computer manufacturers have decided we're not capable enough to fool with IRQ settings anymore.
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    Posted November 18th, 2003 16:00

    That's a pity, now I'm stuck with a useless piece of hardware!

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