Asus P4S533 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ABCD
PCI slot 1 shared ———
PCI slot 2 shared ——
PCI slot 3 ——shared
PCI slot 4 ———shared
PCI slot 5 shared ———
PCI slot 6 shared ——
Onboard USB controller HC0 ———shared
Onboard USB controller HC1 ———shared
AGP shared ———
Onboard audio shared ——
Onboard LAN ——shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the
system unstable and the card inoperable.
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card
After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by
adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.