2F8 i/o conflict

[FionaG]

http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif When booting up PC, error message 2F8 i/o conflict. This is for Serial port 2. If I change the interrupt, then it shows the new address, plus 2F8 (and Serial port 1 3F8). If I disable one or both ports, then the 2F8 still shows in the bootup process, but I don't get the i/o conflict error, but I get to the ESCD successful...... message and no further. Any clues for the clueless?? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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FLoG

[Paleo Pete]

I think you're trying to change the wrong thing, it's not the IRQ but the I/O address that's causing the problem. Go back to the settings and find one that uses the same IRQ, but a different I/O address, and see if that helps. Something else is trying to use the same I/O address as COM2.

You might also highlight Computer in Device Manager, click Properties and check the button for I/O addresses. This will list all I/O addresses in use and should mark any that are conflicting. That will tell you what to look for. You can also see IRQ listing, and DMA by the same method.

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[PostCode]

Sounds like the modem is using 2F8 (COM 2). You should be able to safely disable the internal (onboard) COM 2 port and this will resolve the problem with the conflict. If you need the COm port, then I suggest moving the modem to another IRQ and I/O port. Typically COM 4/ IRQ 11 or COM 3/IRQ 10, if either is free for use. If neither is available, then it looks like your stuck with your current config. If you put the modem on say COM 3/IRQ4 or COm 4/IRQ3, then your going to get conflicts and lock ups also. hope this helps.

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[FionaG]

http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif Thanks for the advice. However, I have looked through my setup menu and can find no obvious conflict - I also removed the connectors to the m/board for both serial ports to no avail. Cannot get windows up due to this problem, so cannot look through the Device Manager. Any other ideas? Cheers!

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FLoG