Geforce2/WinXP problem

[Guest_imported]

I've got a Geforce2 MX 400 AGP installed and I'm running WinXP. Firstly XP was freezing just after the startup page (the bit with the animated 'loading' bar). I eventually got round this by setting 'Assign IRQ to VGA' in my BIOS.

WinXP now starts, however device Manager reports a CODE 10 ('device won't start') error for the card. Help me please!

I have latest drivers for the card, all my other hardware, latest BIOS version etc... any suggestion much appreciated.

AMD k6 450
256mb ram
Ethernet card PCI
Generic 16bit soundcard PCI (removed at present to try and solve the problem)
VIA chipset

Pablo

 

[Jakespeare]

Ok. This is from Microsoft.
It leads to a driver issue.

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Code 10
If the device has a "FailReasonString" value in its hardware key, that string is displayed as the error message. The driver or enumerator places this registry string value there. If there is no "FailReasonString" in the hardware key, the following generic error message is displayed:

This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed. (Code 10)

Try upgrading the device drivers for this device.

Solution button: Update Driver

To resolve this error code, make sure the device is connected to the computer correctly. For example, make sure all cables are plugged in fully and that all adapter cards are properly seated. Follow the suggested solution button and update the device driver. It may be possible to remove the device and redetect it using the Add New Hardware wizard.
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If as you say, you have all NEW drivers, then I would suggest this:

UPDATE THE VIA CHIPSET DRIVERS. The 4in1 drivers.
( You should get the latest drivers from

http://www.viatech.com

version 4.38.)

> Run the VIA Chipset update. See if this helps.

> If this does not help, then I suggest UPDATING the video card drivers again.
There are new drivers out now, just released last Thursday.

You should totally remove the old drivers first before you run the new drivers from

http://www.nvidia.com

> You need drivers 28.32_winxp.exe

Use the Control panel to remove the current drivers, and reboot.
Then install the new drivers.
See what happens.

If you want to have 2 more Free IRQ'S you could use the BIOS to turn off, to disable, both of the COMM ports. That might make a difference, but I doubt it.

>> Last:
It maybe that your OLD mainboard will just not work that that new AGP 4X video card.
I have seen many posts from guys having video card problems, who have older mainboards and new Video cards that are AGP 4X. I think that the OLD Mainboards that are just rated AGP 1X and some that are rated AGP 2X are not suitable for a video card that is AGP 4X.


Post back. Maybe somebody has a solution, instead of just some suggestions.

 

[Guest_imported]

thanks for your answer. I have tried the above with no success. I guess the only option is to upgrade MB which won't happen for a while! Oh well.