Optimizing a NIC

[Brent_212]

I recently read in a previous post that it is best for the NIC to have its own IRQ not shared with any other devices. How does one get the nic to have its own IRQ. I can't change the IRQ setting in device manager. It's using IRQ 11 and is sharing it with "ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering" and "VIA Tech 3038 PCI to USB Universal Host Controller"

I can't change the IRQ for any of these devices. (and yes, I did uncheck "use automatic settings") I tried removing it and letting windows detect it again, reinstalling the drivers. I even tried doing this and changing PCI slots.

Thanks,
-Brent_212

[spaceman]

Hi Brent,

Maybe this will help:

http://www.promise.com/techsupport/trouble/Explain.htm

Good luck,

spaceman