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11.4. Using KVM para-virtualized drivers for new devices
This procedure covers creating new devices using the KVM para-virtualized drivers with virt-manager.
Alternatively, the virsh attach-disk or virsh attach-interface commands can be used to attach devices using the para-virtualized drivers.
Install the drivers first
Ensure the drivers have been installed on the Windows guest before proceeding to install new devices. If the drivers are unavailable the device will not be recognized and will not work.
Procedure 11.3. Starting the new device wizard
Open the virtualized guest by double clicking on the name of the guest in virt-manager.
Open the Information tab by pressing the i information button.
Figure 11.1. The information tab button
In the information tab, press the Add Hardware button.