Resource Configuration Submenu - NEC Direction T-Series Manual

2-10 Setup Utility

Resource Configuration Submenu

This option allows you to reserve specific resources for use by legacy ISA devices. To enter
the submenu, highlight this field, then press the Enter key. The following options are
displayed:
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Memory Reservation Submenu
This option lets you reserve specific upper memory blocks for use by legacy ISA
devices. To do so, highlight this field, then press the Enter key. Use the arrow
(cursor) keys to highlight an upper memory block, then press Enter. Select
"Available" (default) or "Reserved" with the cursor keys, then press the Enter
key to change the setting.
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Memory Hole
If this option is enabled ("Disabled" is the default), system RAM is turned off to
allow address space to be available by an option board. You can choose either a
128 KB conventional memory hole (starting at 512 KB), or a 1 MB extended
memory hole, beginning at 15 MB.
To return to the Resource Configuration submenu, press the Esc key.
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IRQ Reservation Submenu
This option lets you reserve specific IRQs (interrupt requests) for use by legacy
ISA devices. To do so, highlight this field, then press the Enter key. Use the
arrow (cursor) keys to highlight the specified IRQ, then press Enter. Select
"Available" (default) or "Reserved" with the arrow keys, then press Enter to
change the setting.
To return to the Advanced Menu, press the Esc key twice.
WARNING: An asterisk symbol appearing next
to an option indicates that the selected IRQ is set
to conflict with another device,