remove the pci modem and insert it into another pci slot. try put the SB on
a lower pci slot (1,2) and the modem on a higher (3,4). check the bios if
you can chose which IRQ to assign to each pci slot. this is a GREAT feature,
that most of new motherboards forget to provide :-/

hth

----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Timchenko" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 12:03 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Two devices take on one interrupt


> Hello PCBuild,
>
>   I've got a problem. On friend's PC, his Sound Blaster Live! and
>   Rockwell PCI WinModem both take IRQ 12 and I can't change it (the
>   Settings window shows Can't change this resource).
>
>   As the result of this conflict, DOS sound is lost both under and out
>   Windows 98. The modem does not work in DOS [it's WinModem] but works
>   OK in WIndows. The SB Live works in Windows applications.
>
>   I don't have any ideas, but I'm sure you do...
>
>   Thanks.
>
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