Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers - Microsoft Windows 1002000 Professional E2 [Electronic resources] نسخه متنی

[Previous] [Next]

Chapter 25

Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

One of the primary tools for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers is Device Manager, a snap-in you'll find in Computer Management. This chapter introduces Device Manager and explains how you use it to manage and troubleshoot devices.

It also introduces the System Information snap-in and explains how it helps you manage your system. You learn how to use Device Manager, the System File Checker utility, and the File Signature Verification utility to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot driver signing. You also learn how to use Device Manager to upgrade your computer from a single processor to a multiprocessor system, and you learn how to use Performance Console as a tool to monitor system performance. Finally, you learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot various devices, including fax support, scanners, cameras, mouse devices, modems, USB, Infrared Data Association (IrDA), wireless devices, and keyboards.

Before You Begin

To complete this chapter, you must have

• A computer that meets the minimum hardware requirements listed in "Hardware Requirements."
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional software installed on the computer.