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IRQ

Short for Interrupt ReQuest, IRQ is a signal that has a direct line to the computer processor allowing it to stop the processor momentarily and decide what to do next. Every IBM compatible computer has a maximum of 15 IRQs and are prioritized in the computer according to the importance of the device. 
  • See document CH000715 for additional information about determining what IRQs are being used.
  • Additional information about PC compatible system resources can be found here.

Also see: Interrupts, IRQL

 

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