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220-301 · Question #1804

A Windows 2000 computer has a non PnP (non plug and play) modem that uses IRQ 5. A technician adds a PCI modem. After restarting, the Device Manager reports an IRQ conflict between the two modems…

The correct answer is B. edit the CMOS settings on the computer to reserve IRQ 5 for non PnP devices. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A Windows 2000 computer has a non PnP (non plug and play) modem that uses IRQ 5. A technician adds a PCI modem. After restarting, the Device Manager reports an IRQ conflict between the two modems. What should the technician do?

Options

  • Astart the modem troubleshooter to resolve the problem
  • Bedit the CMOS settings on the computer to reserve IRQ 5 for non PnP devices
  • Cuse the Device Manager to change the IRQ of the non PnP modem to 9
  • Duse the Device Manager to change the IRQ of the non PnP modem to 11

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