128 MB Dell memory key: looking for Win 98 USB driver

Question

Hi all,

I have a Dell 128 MB memory key, which was shipped with my office PC (a Dell Optiplex GX260, using Windows XP). The memory key is listed on my system as a Lexar Digital Film USB device. The Microsoft Win XP driver is given as 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920). Inside the cap of the memory key, it is marked SMART (TM) model no. SM9FLAU.

I would like to use this memory key to transfer files to my home PC, which is a Dell Optiplex GX110, using Windows 98 SE.

I have searched for a suitable Windows 98 SE USB mass storage device driver, both on

the Dell support website and on
the Lexar "Downloads, Software and Drivers" site.

... but could not find any suitable driver. :smileysad:

When I plug the memory key into the USB socket of the GX110, Win 98 recognises a "USB device", but that's all. On the other hand, the USB port of the GX110 works fine for interfacing with a Fuji Finepix S5100 digital camera (I've installed Fuji's proprietary "FinePix Viewer" software), so I'm hoping that I can also get the memory key to work with the correct driver.

Can you help me?

Kind regards from Pretoria, South Africa :smileyhappy:

Mark Rohwer

speedstep · Answer

The Win98 Driver is here:

http://www.memorykeytools.com/

http://www.memorykeytools.com/downloads/memorykeydriver.zip

It may be that WIN98SE and not WIN98 is required before this driver works.
WIN98SE uses WDM Drivers.
Win98 uses VXD Drivers.

Message Edited by SpeedStep on 04-12-2005 08:07 AM

MarkRohwer · Answer

WOW, I'm impressed. :smileysurprised:

Many thanks for your speedy reply. You do your Username proud. :smileywink:

I've downloaded and extracted the driver to a stiffy and will try to install it when I get home. I'll be sure to report back here.

Regarding your comment about Win 98SE vs. Win 98, I presume this is not a problem in my case, as I run Win 98SE on my GX110 in any case.

Regards,

Mark

(Pretoria, 14h30 local time)

DELL-Chris M · Answer

MarkRohwer,

The drivers provided by Smart only work for the first generation, black Dell USB memory key, see here:
http://www.memorykeytools.com/images/memorykey.jpg

The new black and silver Dell USB Memory keys (see below) do NOT have a Windows 98 driver. They are only compatible with Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
http://img.dell.com/images/global/learnmore/usb_memorykey_01.gif

MarkRohwer · Answer

Hello ChrisM, Thanks for this bit of extra information. I definitely have the older type of memory key, and I got it to work with the Smart driver. Regards, Mark

MarkRohwer · Answer

Hi SpeedStep (and Dell-ChrisM),

After installing the Smart driver, the memory key (older black type) now works fine on my Optiplex GX110. Explorer recognises it without problems, once I have refreshed the view. If I start Explorer AFTER inserting the key, it is immediately recognised.

My only query is this:

When I plug the key in, Windows 98 SE does not autoplay any program or dialog box.
When I right-click it in Explorer and click on "Eject", I get no message that it is now safe to remove the memory key.
Windows doesn't really seem to "care" whether I plug or unplug the memory key.

Is this behaviour normal for Win 98 SE?

I just want to make sure that I don't cause any conflicts / corruption by removing the key when it's not "safe".

Cheers,

Mark

speedstep · Answer

There should be a green icon in the system tray and you should be able to stop the device that way.

MarkRohwer · Answer

Hi,

There is no icon that appears in my system tray. The only way I can stop the device, is by right-clicking and ejecting it in Windows Explorer. Once I've done that, it's no longer readable in Explorer (although it's still listed in the tree).

I hope that this is "good enough"...

Regards,

Mark

DDiCE · Answer

It seems there are two different types of Dell memory keys. Be careful to look at the box that the memory key came in to tell the difference.

Lexar, and M-Systems(DiskOnKey)

The two websites for drivers for Windows 98 are

http://www.memorykeytools.com/ (Lexar)

http://www.diskonkey.com/site/default.asp (M-Systems)

I had success with installing a 64Mb Dell key (M-Systems) on a Windows98 machine (Not 98SE). The safe removal program was not compatible, but the driver still worked.

-DDiCE

Sirumem · Answer

The driver for this memory key (http://img.dell.com/images/global/learnmore/usb_memorykey_01.gif) is in this page (http://www.diskonkey.com/site/content.asp?pageId=54). At least it worked fine for me.

MarkRohwer · Answer

Hi,

As I wrote above, I have the older type of memory key, not the newer one as shown in Sirumem's picture. It does seem to work fine. If I eject it, Windows Explorer can no longer access it. So the eject procedure seems to work correctly.

Thanks for the help!

Regards,

Mark

dp_tech · Answer

Hello ChrisM, You are right. For the Silver and black one you can find the Windows98SE driver at: http://www.diskonkey.com/content.asp?pageid=35   That worked for me. Hope this helps someone.   DP.

driverbat · Answer

Hello Everyone!!!!!!,

I would like to know where I can find the same device driver for a Red HAT 9 Linux SO.

DELL BLACK SMART USB FLASH MEMORYKEY SM9FLAU of 64MB,
Linux RED HAT 9,

thank you in advance very much for your help.

:)

speedstep · Answer

This is not the Redhat support forum.USB Drivers in Linux are generic just as they are for WINME/2000/XP/2003.http://www.redhat.com/software/rhelorfedora/ Enterprise Linux or Fedora?Product or project: choose for yourself A few years ago there was just one Red Hat Linux. As acceptance grew and Linux reached further into enterprise computing, one Red Hat Linux product could no longer be all things to all users. That's why in 2002 Red Hat created Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Stable, supported, certified -- Red Hat Enterprise Linux has become the Linux standard.The Fedora Project was introduced in late 2003. Built for and with the help of the open source community, the Fedora Project is for developers and high-tech enthusiasts using Linux in non-critical computing environments. Which Linux is right for you? See for yourself. You have to $$$$$$PAY$$$$$ for redhat support.

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