1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ

Standard Function

0System Timer

1Keyboard Controller

2Re-direct to IRQ#9

4Communications Port (COM1)*

5IRQ holder for PCI steering*

6Floppy Disk Controller

7Printer Port (LPT1)*

8System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9IRQ holder for PCI steering*

10IRQ holder for PCI steering*

11IRQ holder for PCI steering*

12PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

13Numeric Data Processor

14Primary IDE Channel

*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PCI slot 1

shared

PCI slot 2

non-shared

PCI Express x16 slot

shared

PCI Express x1 slot

shared

Onboard USB controller 1

shared

Onboard USB controller 2

shared

Onboard USB controller 3

shared

Onboard USB controller 4

shared

Onboard USB 2.0 controller

shared

Onboard IDE port

shared

Onboard HD 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.

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