The correct answer is C. the OS.
The operating system (OS) is responsible for managing the hardware resources of a computer, including the network interface card (NIC). When a NIC is installed in a computer, the OS will automatically detect the NIC and configure it with the appropriate settings, including the IRQ.
DMA stands for Direct Memory Access. It is a method that allows a device to access memory directly, without going through the CPU. This can improve the performance of the device.
CMOS stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. It is a type of memory that is used to store the BIOS settings. The BIOS is a program that is stored on a chip on the motherboard. It is responsible for initializing the hardware when the computer is turned on.
Configuration software is a program that is used to configure the settings of a device. For example, configuration software can be used to configure the settings of a NIC.
None of the above is not the correct answer.