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Interrupt issues in Windows can cause hardware conflicts, such as sound cards requiring driver reinstallation at every startup. Users on WindowsForum.com report problems with PCI slot assignments, where moving a sound card to a different slot may resolve the conflict but can lead to overheating if placed near a graphics card. Troubleshooting steps include checking for interrupt request (IRQ) conflicts in Device Manager, adjusting BIOS settings for IRQ allocation, or trying alternative PCI slots. These discussions focus on resolving hardware interrupt clashes in Windows 7 and other versions, often involving sound cards and graphics cards.
  1. Basher

    Windows 7 I have to reinstall sound-card drivers every time I start PC

    Hey Guys, I have a very annoying problem, I have a xFI sound-card and every time I start my PC I have to reinstall the card's drivers. I have 2 pci slots on my board and an ATI pci express Radion. When I put the card in the other slot right next to the graphics card it works no problem what so...
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    • audio drivers graphics card interrupt issue pci slot reinstall sound card troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
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