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IRQ assignments depend on OS?
Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 12:50 am
Windows 98 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Johan B
(2 messages posted)
Hi! I recently installed a US Robotics Network card on a dual-boot system (XP Pro,
W98SE). Under XP, the card installed without a hitch - no hardware conflicts whatsoever.
Under W98SE, I could not boot anymore. After disabling the network card in Safe Mode,
my sound card was suddenly no longer operational - no free IRQ available! After inspection
of the IRQ settings under both OS'es, I noticed one difference: LPT1 takes up IRQ5
under W98SE, and no IRQ under XP Pro... Removing the network card (physically!) returns
my W98 to its previous operational condition. I have three questions: 1. How is it
possible that a deactiviated device still modifies IRQ assignments? 2. Why does LPT1
require an IQ under W98SE, and not under XP Pro? 3. How can I fix my W98 setup? :-)
All ideas and suggestions are deeply appreciated!
Regards, Johan
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