Changing IRQs with CUSL2 and Win2k

[Shag]

I've read thru the many threads on IRQ sharing in Win2k, but am still unclear on whether or not I can change the assignments. I've changed my pc to "Standard PC", disabled ACPI and "Plug and Play OS", and changed around my card locations, but still have devices sharing that I would prefer weren't. Here's my current card setup:

AGP: Viper V770 TNT2
PCI1: Diamond Fireport40 scsi controller
PCI2: SB Live! X-Gamer
PCI3: empty
PCI4: D-Link 530TX NIC (LAN)
PCI5: empty
PCI6: 3Com EtherExpress 10/100 NIC (cable)

With this setup, each card should have it's own IRQ. Unfortunately, that's not the case. The scsi controller and the X-Gamer are sharing IRQ9, while the TNT2 and 3Com are sharing IRQ11. I wouldn't worry about this, except for the fact that I am having frequent lockups in online games (can play the game single-player just fine. Multi games seem to lockup when louder sounds are played). I think this might be due to the IRQ sharing.

How can I change the IRQ assignments?

 

[snoogans]

Can't change your IRQ's with Win2K. Well, you can but you have to turn on some switch from the command line when you install it.

If you try to change them and all of the options to do so are greyed out then you're out of luck. Changing them in the BIOS won't do anything either. You're either stuck with what it assigned or you'll have to go back to 9x/Me.

In theory, it's fine but it's not the best solution for performance which is why most people recommend you dual-boot between 98 and 2K.