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2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software
settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the following tables.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
—
Re-direct to IRQ#9
3
11
Communications Port (COM2)*
4
12
Communications Port (COM1)*
5
13
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6
14
Floppy Disk Controller
7
15
Printer Port (LPT1)*
8
3
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9
4
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
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.