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7. Change the setting for “Reset Configuration” to
“Enabled.”
8. Hit the “ESC” key and go to the heading “Save and
Exit.”
9. Let Windows load and follow the steps to Checking
for an Available IRQ.
Other ideas for freeing up IRQs
If these steps do not free up an IRQ for you, you might need to
remove some unused hardware from your system. The above
steps can be followed to remove a “Built On” Sound Card as well.
Another option for freeing up an IRQ is switching your Mouse
either PS/2 or USB. This will free up the IRQs for your COM
Ports and you should follow the above steps for disabling the
COM Ports in your BIOS.
Note: You might need to contact your computer manufacturer for
more information on freeing up an IRQ on your specific system.
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HOW TO FREE AN IRQ
If you do not have a Plug and Play Motherboard or you still do
not have a free IRQ
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