IRQ sharing problem *bonks head on keyboard*

[adam warlock]

*bonk bonk bonk on keyboard*
*stops*

for the past 3 months, I still don't know how to fix the IRQ problem.
been trying to get on Everquest but my whole computer FREEZES (and I do mean everything.)within seconds I logged on to the point of my location

my drivers are functioning fine and so's my cards. the biggest problem is the IRQ sharing and too stupid to fix it.

> > 0 System timer
> > 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
> > 2 Programmable interrupt controller
> > 3 U.S. Robotics 56K Voice Win
> > 4 Communications Port (COM1)
> > 5 (free)
> > 6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
> > 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
> > 8 System CMOS/real time clock
> > 9 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller
> > 9 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > 10 (free)
> > 11 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
> > 11 Creative Labs Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V
> > 11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > 11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
> > 13 Numeric data processor
> > 14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> > 14 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
> > 15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> > 15 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

here's the info is in the MSInfo:

> > IRQ 9 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller
> > IRQ 9 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > IRQ 11 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
> > IRQ 11 Creative Labs Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V
> > IRQ 11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > IRQ 11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
> > IRQ 14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> > IRQ 14 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
> > IRQ 15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
> > IRQ 15 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

dang modem is not among them...

oh trust me, I have contacted the EQ themselves but they are using the friggin' copy/paste instructions PLUS a chatroom link that does not work anymore... they need to update that link.
called today, but they are closed

If I can't get on EQ, then I can't get on other online PC programs.

*goes back to bonking her head on the keyboard*

[andrewas]

Workaround - external modem. But dont get a USB if you wan to play games on it.

ON fixing the IRQ - it varies with which BIOS and which version of windows your using. But USB has been known to screw up various settings, my machine used to have a massive confilict when USB was enabled. Fixed it by upgrading Motherboard drivers.

[Jorath Calar]

Originally posted by adam warlock: [QB]> > 5 (free) > > 10 (free) QB]

I had a similar trouble sometime ago, try this...
Go into your system properties, and Device manager and see if the modem is there. If it is check its properties and clicke the Properties tab and then check the part that says Interrupt request, if there is no number there click on it and choose 5 or 10.
Restart the computer... and pray... [img]smile.gif[/img]

I hope that helps

Heres a suggestion most people miss. If you have PS2 style mice (round plugs) you can turn off (in the BIOS) your serial ports and free up two IRQ's in most systems. Since I have a home network and the printer is on the network, I turn off the LPT1 printer port and free up a third IRQ. Hope this helps some.

[adam warlock]

here's what I found under directX diagnostic Tool: under MSInfo, components: modems

wmexe.exe
File Size: Driver Not Installed
File Date: Driver Not Installed

hm...

oh yeah I did the switch manually, no change

edited to add: my OS is Windows 98, Gateway GP6 400 Pentium II with 384 RAM and had it since 1998 my baby.

[ 07-18-2002, 01:08 PM: Message edited by: adam warlock ]

[adam warlock]

I downloaded some of the drivers for the modem, motherboard, and video

zippo
I logged on to EQ, walked around for few seconds, just found out that I've been poisoned, and suddenly, comp freeze bah

I went to the eqlive chat room tech help and
managed to snag one of the EQ techincians(sp?). Went though the problems, uninstalled my firewalls and disabled the anti-virus programs.

still the same problem but managed to get to the point where I'm safe.
you know... didn't have this problem until they did a new patch 2-3 months ago... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Luckily, the help tech is very interested in helping me so she asked me to email her the attached required files EQ usually requested. so I'm hopeful.
curse it! I paid for it so I'm going to solve this problem! until my account expires! (6 months)

[adam warlock]

oook I went to the EQ tech help many times and my manufacturer's tech many many times. conclusion aobut the Irq problem: those two does not need to be separated whereas they all in one card.
I updated my drivers
I uninstalled and restalled my card.
end tasked the running program
turned off my voice wave device (useless to me anyway)
uninstalled my useless programs (can't get rid of the already uninstalled programs from my add/remove list)
no change. STILL freezes when I get in the scenery after a few seconds.

one option and it is a drastic one:

start my comp over completely
right now I'm working on figuring out how to save my bookmarks
and back up my programs