System interrupts
This table shows the system Interrupt Requests (IRQs) and their functions. You
may use this information if you install an adapter card that requires you to set IRQs.
In some cases, the device listed uses the IRQ.
Table 4: System interrupts
Interrupt
Function
request (IRQ)
0
Timer
1
Keyboard
2
Programmable Interrupt Controller
3
Serial Port, Communications port
5
Modem/Audio
6
Diskette
7
Parallel, Printer port
8
Real Time Clock/System CMOS
9
ACPI SCI
10
Audio
11
Ethernet, LAN
12
PS/2 Mouse
13
Numeric Data Processor
14
Primary IDE
15
Secondary IDE
Specification tables
A-5