2011

82 Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions
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Possible solution:
1. Set automatic IRQ assignment in BIOS. (To open BIOS, boot your PC and
press the "Delete" key or "F2".)
2. Switch the slots of inserted PCI cards.
3. It is recommended that you reserve exclusive IRQ slots for certain cars in
BIOS (for example, graphics card).
Windows starts with a blue screen: Memory error or similar.
Possible cause: The memory is not functioning or functions incorrectly with
your main board.
Possible solution: It is recommended to conduct a complete RAM test.
This may be accomplished, for example with a free program called
Memtest86+. You may download it at www.memtest.org.
Download the current the current ISO image. With this ISO image you may
create a bootable CD containing Memtest86+. All you have to do is insert this
CD into your PC before it is booted, and Memtest86+ will start automatically.
Tip: It is recommended to let Memtest run a few times.
Windows starts with a blue screen: Defective driver or SYS file, or similar.
Possible cause: An important driver was accidentally erased or an
incompatible driver installed.
Possible solution:
1. Start the PC and hold the F8 key during booting to enter the Windows start
menu.
2. Now select "Start Windows in safe mode“. This will start only the necessary
devices and drivers.
• If you would like to start Windows in safe mode:
Go to the command line (entry prompt: for Windows XP select "Start >
Execute...") and enter "sfc /scannow" (without quotation marks). All important
protected system files will be reset to their default settings.