Just be sure that any IRQ(s) used by your ISA card(s) are reserved by the
BIOS.  You should find your manual(s) online at:
http://www.compaq.com/support/desktops/index.html

HTH,
Anthony

> Now I'm trying to fit an ISA souncard to the Compaq, the soundcard is a
'ESS
> 1868'. I've kinda sussed that I need configure the Compaq setup menu with
> IRQ, DMA, I/O and memory, but I don't know what to put in there ... or
maybe
> I'm doing something wrong?
>
> Please note that the Compaq is second hand and has no manuals with it. I
am
> unfamiliar with Compaqs but I learning fast.

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