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Overview

You might want to disable interfaces that you are not using to free up resources, for example, when you do not have enough IRQ lines.

Enabling/Disabling Gameport Joystick Interface

The Gameport Joystick interface on your audio card can be enabled or disabled in Windows.

Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

To enable or disable the interface:

1. Click Start -> Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.
3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.
6. Double-click Game Port for SB Live! Series.
7. Click the General tab.
8. In the Device usage box:

• To enable the interface, click the down arrow and select Do not use this device (disable).
• To disable the interface, click the down arrow and select Use this device (enable).

9. Click the OK button for the change to take effect.

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