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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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