Re: Linux 2.6.17: IRQ handler mismatch in serial code?

Chris Rankin
2006-06-20T07:50:06Z

--- Adam Belay <ambx1@neo.rr.com> wrote:
> Yes, if a driver is available for the device, it will enable it regardless of
> the initial state. Most manual BIOS configuration options don't actually
> disable the device in the commonly understood sense. Rather, they tell the
> BIOS not to waste any time configuring the device, as the operating system
> is fully capable of doing so. On operating systems that aren't PnP capable
> these options might have a greater effect.

OK, but I really do need that IRQ for the network card, and don't need that serial device on the
motherboard. So how can I tell Linux not to activate it, please?

Thanks,
Chris

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