Windows 10: How do I disable "Use automatic settings" in IntelR usb 3.0 extensible Host Controller

I need to access an old windows 7 drive, I can't use any keyboard and mouse even though the USB legacy support is enabled in the BIOS and my pc does not have one of those ancient PS/2 ports, so I went through Google and came across this Microsoft support article stating some fixes I guess which needs me to disable IN THE TITLE. here's a pic

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Intel(R) USB 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller - is immediately waking from sleep

Solved - see my own reply!

New desktop computer to me. Full reset done.

Computer wakens ~15 seconds after Sleep

powercfg -lastwake confirms:

Wake Source Count - 1

Wake Source [0]

Type: Device

Instance Path: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A36D&SUBSYS_50071458&REV_10\3&11583659&0&A0

Friendly Name: Intel(R) USB 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft)

Description: USB xHCI Compliant Host Controller

Manufacturer: Generic USB xHCI Host Controller

In Device manager for this controller, power management tab has "allow this device to wake computer" is greyed out.

HOW DO I Un-GREY THIS SO I CAN DISABLE WAKE FORM SLEEP?

Note, I also have Nvida USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.10 (Microsoft) - it does not have a Power Management tab

What are the consequences of disabling either of the above? Would all USB ports be disabled?

Attempted work arounds

Power Options / Advanced power options

Allow wake timers disabled

Hybrid Sleep Off

Checked drivers for both devices - both up to date.

I use Sleep virtually every day. This is infuriating

Suggestions appreciated

 

Renesas USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller - 1.0 (Microsoft)

 

USB 3.10 eXtensible Host Controller Wakes PC

Hello, all.

I've had this problem since I built this PC a couple of months ago. When trying to put my computer to sleep, it wakes up no more than a second later. According to powercfg -lastwake, this is the culprit:

Code:

These are my specs:

• Computer type: PC/Desktop
• OS: Windows 10 Home
• Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor
• Motherboard: ASRock X470 Taichi ATX AM4 Motherboard
• Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
• Graphics Card(s): Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card

This PC has one USB 3.10 slot, which is on the motherboard. I have nothing in it. I've done just about everything the Internet has suggested, including disabling the driver (this solves the issue but for some reason disabling this driver also disables my Bluetooth driver), uninstalling / reinstalling the driver, checking the BIOS for any wake or USB-related options, uninstalling my GPU drivers / Nvidia GeForce Experience, checking for scheduled events, checking to see if any of my other USB connections (which are only a mouse and keyboard) are to blame -- you name it, I've probably done it. There are only so little support topics on this issue posted online, and none of them have a definite resolution, so I'm not sure where to go from here.

That said, I'll appreciate any help / suggestions! Thanks a bunch in advance!