    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1592          10/01/96

    TITLE:  Windows 95 Disabling Integrated Devices

    ISSUE

       The resources used by these devices may cause a conflict.

       Examples include, but are not limited to:

       1. Adding an internal modem may conflict with an
          integrated COM port.

       2. Adding a joystick may conflict with an integrated
          sound chip.

       3. Adding an add-in hard drive controller may conflict
          with the integrated hard drive controller.

    BACKGROUND

       Windows 95 is a Plug-and-Play Operating System. When a system
       boots up using the Windows 95 operating system, the Plug-and-Play
       BIOS detects the system hardware.

    ACTION

       Use the Windows 95 Device Manager to DISABLE the device.
       To do this, follow the steps below:

       1. Double-click the system icon in the control panel.

       2. Select the Device Manager.

       3. Double-click on the device you wish to disable.

       4. Uncheck the 'current configuration' box and choose
          'OK'. This should place a red 'X' on the associated
          device.

       5. After restarting Windows 95, the resources will be
          free for use by other devices.

    NOTES

       Other documents related to this issue are: TB1371.TXT,
       TB1400.TXT, and TB1362.TXT which are available from any of AST's
       On-Line! services.

    TAN 009320JA

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