Where to Go for More Information

After you've gathered as much information as possible, you might find that you still need more help. User manuals for components often are discarded, software drivers need to be updated, and some conflicts don't have easy answers. Use the following resources for more help:

  • Manufacturers' Web sites— Most system and component manufacturers provide extensive technical information via the World Wide Web. You'll want to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader program in its latest version available to be able to read the technical manuals you can download (Acrobat Reader itself is a free download from www.adobe.com). These sites often contain expert systems for troubleshooting, specialized newsgroups, downloadable driver updates, ...

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