More IRQs

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G Ward

How can I get winXP to use an APIC Function that I have enabled on my
MBoard?
As I understand it this allows WinXP to assign more IRQ's for Devices other
than the standard 16 that are available normally, virtual IRQs i suppose!!
Im sure I had it working before without realising but reinstalled XP after a
HD problem and now cant remember how I got it to work before.
Do I have to reinstall WinXP completely?
 
This is done in your BIOS System Resource Management
section.
APIC Function

Common Options : Enabled, Disabled

Quick Review

This BIOS feature is used to enable or disable the
motherboard's APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). The APIC provides multiprocessor support,
more IRQs and faster interrupt handling.

However, it is only supported by newer operating systems
like Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Older operating systems like DOS or Windows 95/98 do not
support this feature.

It is recommended that you enable this feature if you are
using a newer operating system like Windows XP. Disable it
only if you are using an older operating system like DOS
or Windows 95/98
 
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