On 1999-04-27 16:23, Richard E. Hawkins Esq. wrote: The only obviuos thing that I think think of is IRQ, DMA or IO conflict which would prevent the (sound) driver to prosper. The device busy is normal though - at least, I've seen that with working cards as well. /Allan -- Allan M. Wind Phone: 781.938.5272 (home) 687 Main Street, 2nd Floor Fax: 781.938.6641 (fax/modem) Woburn, MA 01801 Email: wind@freewwweb.com (home)