Change Settings for a Specific Device Type

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

Different types of devices have different configuration settings provided by the manufacturer. This task includes procedures for changing the settings for specific device classes.

Task requirements

The following is required to perform the procedures for this task:

• You might have to restart the computer to complete this task.

• Device Manager. Device Manager is included with the Windows operating system.

To complete this task, you can perform the following procedures:

• Change Settings for a Network Adapter

• Change Settings for a COM or LPT Port

• Change Settings for a PS/2 Mouse

• Change Settings for an IDE Controller

• Change the Region Setting on a DVD Drive

• Change Settings for an ISDN Adapter

• Change Settings for a Multimedia Device