The document discusses interrupt requests (IRQs) and ports used by computer hardware devices to communicate with the CPU. It defines IRQ and I/O addressing and how devices use unique IRQ numbers and port addresses to get the CPU's attention to service requests. The document also covers how devices are assigned to specific IRQs and ports and methods for troubleshooting resource conflicts, including changing settings in BIOS, jumper switches, or device software.
The document discusses interrupt requests (IRQs) and ports used by computer hardware devices to communicate with the CPU. It defines IRQ and I/O addressing and how devices use unique IRQ numbers and port addresses to get the CPU's attention to service requests. The document also covers how devices are assigned to specific IRQs and ports and methods for troubleshooting resource conflicts, including changing settings in BIOS, jumper switches, or device software.
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The document discusses interrupt requests (IRQs) and ports used by computer hardware devices to communicate with the CPU. It defines IRQ and I/O addressing and how devices use unique IRQ numbers and port addresses to get the CPU's attention to service requests. The document also covers how devices are assigned to specific IRQs and ports and methods for troubleshooting resource conflicts, including changing settings in BIOS, jumper switches, or device software.
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IRQ/PORTS IRQ – Interrupt Request each device (ISA and VESA bus) is assigned a unique IRQ. The IRQ is used to interrupt the CPU and let it know that the device needs attention. The CPU knows which device is requesting attention by IRQ address.
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I/O Address The I/O address used by the CPU to communicate back the device. The CPU will run the program loaded in the I/O address assigned to the requesting device, to service the request.
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How this works?
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PCI IRQ sharing
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Ports Port – a connection that a peripheral can plug into. Modern PCs comes with the following:-
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Ports
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Ports
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Address Assignments
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IRQ Assignments
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IRQ 2
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DMA (Direct Memory Access) Original 8 bit ISA BUS - DMA channel 0-3 (4)
Newer 16- bit ISA Bus
- DMA Channels 0-7 (8)
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Troubleshooting Resource Conflicts - Two devices using the IRQ at the same time (ISA Bus). - Can device’s resource usage be changed? Bios Jumpers Software