with 32MB of RAM and two hard disks (a 4GB and a 2GB). The bios was updated

when I installed the new K6-2 processor and shows support for USB (enable USB,

assign IRQ etc..)

My computer doesn't have any built in USB ports, but I need some for an MP3

player I have. I bought a PCI USB card (Trust 2 port USB PCI card, based on

the Opti type from what I can tell). My operating system is Windows ME (or 98

if neccesary, i.e I can reinstall).

Now, the problem is this. I initially installed the card without editing the

bios. The card went in okay, was detected by Windows, but then displayed a

yellow exclamation mark with a 'code 10' error. Which I believe is supposed

to mean an IRQ conflict. I removed the card and ALL my other PCI card except

the graphics card, reformatted and tried again. I still received the code 10

error. I checked the system properties and it wasn't clashing IRQ with any

other device.

Perhaps it was because I had IRQ steering disabled (for some reason, when

enabled it makes my computer lock up whenever I try and install my sound or

modem cards). I enabled IRQ steering, and it reported all was okay (with the

steering). I then installed the card again. Still a Code 10 error.

After checking out this site, I edited the BIOS so that the USB keyboard was

enabled and so that legacy support was also enabled. I then installed the

card again. For some reason TWO USB controllers were detected and a whole

host of unknown devices, four I believe, all of which had red crosses next to

them. There were two USB root hubs detected and two cards, one the Opti, the

other a VIA card. None of them were working properly (when I attached a

device).

I removed my USB card, reformatted and started again. i tried it with 'assign

IRQ for USB' on and off, but it seemed to make little difference. It seems

that whenever I enable 'USB keyboard' and 'Legacy USB support' this VIA card

is detected, even though there are NO devices installed in the computer. I am

fast running out of patience as nothing seems to work.

Does anyone know the solution to this code 10 error? Microsoft seems to know:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q278289 But my

warranty has now run out and I don't think they'll be able to help. Does

anyone know the solution?