So, I recently built a computer and after installing windows, I installed a cheap modem to register products and download drivers. Then I powered off to install a sound card, and I placed it in the slot previously occupied by the modem. The sound card installed fine, but now the modem wont work. When I place the modem in an empty slot (all 3) the computer turns on but wont get past a black screen. Can't even get into the bios. This also happens if I try installing a different modem or a network card in any of those slots. I reinstalled windows, but the problem is still here. I don't know why a modem that was working won't even allow a boot up. I thought it might be an IRQ conflict, but I don't know how to be sure. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
Whats wrong with my PCI slots?
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No, I didn't uninstall the driver for the modem before I started, but now I have. I bought the sound card after my system was up and running, and I only removed the modem to have space to work in the case as I was wiring up the new card. I admit I was sloppy in paying attention to which device was in which slot, and I think that I ended up putting the sound card in the slot previously occupied by the modem and the modem in an empty slot. When I tried powering it up the first time it didn't work. I took the modem out, but left the sound card in and everything works fine. I haven't uninstalled the sound card drivers yet and placed the modem in that slot (mostly because its a pain). Maybe thats what I will try next unless anyone has a better idea. thanks
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