David Somers said the following to MIKE ROSS on the subject of
Re: COM4 (26 Jul 97  22:07:00)
 DS> I plan on using both modems at the same time. One for node one of my
 DS> BBS, and another for node 2 of my BBS.
 DS> My computer doesn't support a COM3. Only a COM4. Is there any way to
 DS> set it up this way? You mentioned set the IRQ to 5 on one. I think
 DS> that may interfere with my SCSI card, cause its IRQ is set on 5.
 DS> Got any other suggestions maybe?
In a typical case, internal modem cards usually only give you a choice
of IRQ's 3,4,5,7. Use which ever one you have that's unused in the
system. But note that "unused" really means not used at the same time.
So for example you could use IRQ 7 if your printer doesn't use it.
99.9% of software doesn't bother using IRQ 7 for the printer anyways.
I forgot to ask but if you're not using a serial mouse on COM 1 then go
ahead use IRQ 4. Don't share IRQ's unless a driver clearly states it can
handle it.
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