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...Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot ...... 27 3.8 External Connectors 28 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42... 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 58 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 62 4 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
...Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) Slot ...... 27 3.8 External Connectors 28 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M 8 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components 12 3. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42... 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 58 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.5 Power Menu 62 4 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 64 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 72 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.2 ASUS Live Update 78 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 79 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 80 6.5 3Deep Color Tuner 82 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Install Operating System 71 5.2 Start Windows 71 5.3 TUWE-M Motherboard Support CD 72 5.3.1 Installation Menu 72 6.
CONTENTS 4.5.1 Power Up Control 64 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 66 4.6 Boot Menu 67 4.7 Exit Menu 69 5. APPENDIX 85 7.1 Glossary 85 INDEX 89 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 72 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 73 6.2 ASUS Live Update 78 6.3 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 79 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 80 6.5 3Deep Color Tuner 82 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 71 5.1 Install Operating System 71 5.2 Start Windows 71 5.3 TUWE-M Motherboard Support CD 72 5.3.1 Installation Menu 72 6.
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... 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) COM 2 Bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 7 1.
... 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Intructions on setting up the BIOS Intructions on setting up the included software Reference material for (1) 5.25" and (2) 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) COM 2 Bracket (1) Bag of spare jumpers (1) Support drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual (1) ASUS 2-port USB connector set with bracket ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 7 1.
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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is carefully designed for high-speed data ... and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot. 8 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with a bandwidth of PC100 ... UART2 can also be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2), which allows burst mode data ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module transfer rates of 4 USB ports. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated ...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS TUWE-M The ASUS TUWE-M motherboard is carefully designed for high-speed data ... and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ ZIP/CD/Floppy boot. 8 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual twice the maximum bandwidth of the PCI bus. • PC100 Memory Support: Equipped with a bandwidth of PC100 ... UART2 can also be enabled.) • Super Multi-I /O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2), which allows burst mode data ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module transfer rates of 4 USB ports. • Intel® Accelerated Hub Architecture: Features a dedicated ...
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... manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual With these features implemented in this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that supports autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Color...
... manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 10 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual With these features implemented in this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that supports autodetection of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Color...
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...8226; Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from a fax/ modem. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the motherboard. FEATURES Performance & Intelligence 2. 2. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. •... setting. Suggestions will warn the user before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers.
...8226; Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from a fax/ modem. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the motherboard. FEATURES Performance & Intelligence 2. 2. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 11 Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can be powered ON using your keyboard or mouse click. •... setting. Suggestions will warn the user before plugging and unplugging devices so as not to damage the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers.
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2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 810E2 Memory Controller Hub 3 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 ... 1 Line In Connector ..(Bottom) 20 1 Microphone Connector Network Features 1 RJ-45 Connector Top) 26 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 7 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
2. FEATURES MB Components 2. FEATURES 2.2 TUWE-M Motherboard Components Location Processor Support Socket 370 Pentium III/Celeron/Tualatin CPUs 2 Feature Setting DIP Switches 8 Chipsets Intel 810E2 Memory Controller Hub 3 Intel I/O Controller Hub 2 ... 1 Line In Connector ..(Bottom) 20 1 Microphone Connector Network Features 1 RJ-45 Connector Top) 26 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 13 Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Special Feature Onboard LED 7 Form Factor MicroATX 12 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: ... Codec AUD_EN1 ® PCI1 TUWE-M PCI2 Intel 82562 LAN PCI3 CNR_SLOT DSW LED1 01 23 1 1 1 IrDA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 ASUS ASIC CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 ACHA USBPWR2 SMB PANEL IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 TUWE-M Motherboard Layout DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) FLOPPY SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: ... Codec AUD_EN1 ® PCI1 TUWE-M PCI2 Intel 82562 LAN PCI3 CNR_SLOT DSW LED1 01 23 1 1 1 IrDA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) CLRTC 2Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) USB2 ASUS ASIC CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 ACHA USBPWR2 SMB PANEL IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 3.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) AUDIO_EN p.17 Onboard PCI Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) 2) USBPWR01 / USBPWR23 p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable...14) CD1, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins) 15) IrDA p.34 Infrared Connector (10-1 pins) 16) AUDIO p.35 ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 17) LCDTV p.36 LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins / 18 pins) 18) USB2 p.36 USB Headers (5-1... p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) AUDIO_EN p.17 Onboard PCI Audio Setting (Enable/Disable) 2) USBPWR01 / USBPWR23 p.18 USB Device Wake Up (Enable...14) CD1, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4 pins) 15) IrDA p.34 Infrared Connector (10-1 pins) 16) AUDIO p.35 ASUS Special Audio Connector (12-1 pins) 17) LCDTV p.36 LCD-TV Headers (18-1 pins / 18 pins) 18) USB2 p.36 USB Headers (5-1... p.38 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) RESET (PANEL) p.38 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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...your computer. 1. WARNING! 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Make sure that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion ... on the inside. 2. Ensure that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents LED1 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
...your computer. 1. WARNING! 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Make sure that you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion ... on the inside. 2. Ensure that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents LED1 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
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When using this jumper. ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Audio Codec Setting AUD_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 17 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 3. ...Frequency Selection. 1) Onboard PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN) The onboard PCI audio may be enable or disabled using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard...
When using this jumper. ® TUWE-M TUWE-M Audio Codec Setting AUD_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 17 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. Frequency Selection 3. ...Frequency Selection. 1) Onboard PCI Audio Setting (AUDIO_EN) The onboard PCI audio may be enable or disabled using DIP switches, the white block represents the switch's position. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Feature Settings The motherboard...
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... set this to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTES 1. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR2 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR01, USBPWR23) These allow you to... ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. Your computer will not power ON if you wish to Enable. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
... set this to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. NOTES 1. Setting Disable Enable USBPWR01, USBPWR23 [1-2] (default) [2-3] USBPWR1 12 23 ® TUWE-M TUWE-M USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR2 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 3. HARDWARE SETUP 2) USB Device Wake Up (USBPWR01, USBPWR23) These allow you to... ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. Your computer will not power ON if you wish to Enable. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual
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...Motherboard Settings ® TUWE-M 12 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 USB2 Connect (default) CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 23 CNR TUWE-M USB/CNR Selection 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you to power the USB2 connector. Setting Enable USB2 Enable CNR CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR ® TUWE-M 12 Enable (default) 23 Disable TUWE-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS TUWE...-M User's Manual 19 Note that can supply...
...Motherboard Settings ® TUWE-M 12 CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 USB2 Connect (default) CNRUSB1 CNRUSB2 23 CNR TUWE-M USB/CNR Selection 4) Keyboard Power Up (KBPWR) This allows you to power the USB2 connector. Setting Enable USB2 Enable CNR CNRUSB1 / CNRUSB2 [1-2] (default) [2-3] 3. Setting KBPWR Enable [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] KBPWR ® TUWE-M 12 Enable (default) 23 Disable TUWE-M Keyboard Power Setting ASUS TUWE...-M User's Manual 19 Note that can supply...
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asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. DSW ® TUWE-M CPU 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz TUWE-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection Frequency Selection Table SDRAM (MHz) 105 100 112 102 105... [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP...
asus.com.tw 20 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency. DSW ® TUWE-M CPU 66MHz 100MHz 133MHz SDRAM 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz TUWE-M CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection Frequency Selection Table SDRAM (MHz) 105 100 112 102 105... [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, AGP...
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... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21 Sockets are available for best performance vs. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; stability. • BIOS shows...
... SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is required after adding or removing memory. H/W SETUP Memory Installation ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 21 Sockets are available for best performance vs. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration in 16, 32, 64,128MB; stability. • BIOS shows...
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...SETUP Memory Installation The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on the motherboard. 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To...both sides. Because the number of pins are different on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Lock 88 Pins ® TUWE-M TUWE-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must tell...
...SETUP Memory Installation The notches on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on the motherboard. 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To...both sides. Because the number of pins are different on both your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual Lock 88 Pins ® TUWE-M TUWE-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must tell...
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...into place. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to 100 degrees). 2. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 Purchase and install a fan and heatsink before turning on the socket base. Pentium III Celeron (Coppermine) FC-PGA ®...Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for CPU installation. Refer to the fan connector (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. NOTE: Do ...
...into place. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to 100 degrees). 2. ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 23 Purchase and install a fan and heatsink before turning on the socket base. Pentium III Celeron (Coppermine) FC-PGA ®...Socket 370, for bent pins. 3. Do not force the CPU into its alignment and look for CPU installation. Refer to the fan connector (See 3.1 Motherboard Layout / 3.8 Connectors). Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU fits in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to heatsink/CPU documentation. NOTE: Do ...
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... for later use . WARNING! Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Replace the system cover. 6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary... before installing it. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you removed earlier. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to install expansion cards. Read the documentation that comes with the slot and press firmly until...
... for later use . WARNING! Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Replace the system cover. 6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any necessary... before installing it. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards In the future, you removed earlier. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual 25 The motherboard has three PCI expansion slots to install expansion cards. Read the documentation that comes with the slot and press firmly until...
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H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If your moth- HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for ISA or PCI devices. 3. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. erboard also has MIDI ... Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when enabled 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . 3. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available...
H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS TUWE-M User's Manual If your moth- HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for ISA or PCI devices. 3. Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. erboard also has MIDI ... Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when enabled 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . 3. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available...