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to: MIKE ROSS
from: DAVID SOMERS
date: 1997-07-30 12:20:00
subject: Re: COM4

MR> In a typical case, internal modem cards usually only give you a choi
MR> of IRQ's 3,4,5,7. Use which ever one you have that's unused in the
MR> system. But note that "unused" really means not used at the same tim
MR>  
MR> So for example you could use IRQ 7 if your printer doesn't use it.
MR> 99.9% of software doesn't bother using IRQ 7 for the printer anyways
MR>  
MR> I forgot to ask but if you're not using a serial mouse on COM 1 then
MR> ahead use IRQ 4. Don't share IRQ's unless a driver clearly states it
MR> handle it.
 
No, I don't have a mouse on COM1.
 
I'm using IRQ3 for COM2, IRQ4 for COM1, IRQ5 for PCI SCSI card; so I 
guess I'd have to use IRQ7?
 
Thanks!
David S.
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