Because Windows 98 was not a factory offered or tested operating system for that system, specific hardware drivers for Windows 98 may not be available in the Dell file library. If you have not already done so, you may want to try posting messages in the specific Latitude hardware Forums (for modem, video, ETC) and see if anyone there can point you to a source for Windows 98 drivers.
You might want to try the “Integrated Audio: Sigmatel 9750/9766” Win98SE driver from the Intel website. (”click here”)
The Omega Radeon driver has support for ATI M9 video card (”click here” and select Win98/ME).
I don’t know if it’ll work, but you might want to try the Win98 Conexant HSF V.92 modem software update (microsoft_whql.3353445) released on June 06, 2002. It’s on the ”Windows Update” website. When the site finishes loading… click on “Windows Update Catalog”… then click “Find driver updates for hardware devices”.
You could also try the Win98 drivers on the Conexant website ”click here”. More info ”here” and ”here”.
Like 40htr I'm installing Windows 98 on a pair of Latitude D600 laptops, but in my case I'm not getting anywhere as far as 40htr did.
I'm get a hard lock (can't even Ctrl+Alt+Del) shortly after the first reboot where Windows sets up the following items:
Time Zone Control Panel Programs on the Start Menu Windows Help MS-DOS program settings Tuning up Application Start System Configuration
I get the hard lock just after "Programs on the Start Menu". I've tried a few different sources of Windows 98 files to rule out a corrupt file causing the problem. I've reduced the partition size down to 4gig (on a 40gig drive) to rule that out - I plan on trying a sub-2gig partition in the morning.
The systems spec is: 1.40GHz Pentium M 1.4, with 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9000 video with 32 MB of RAM, a 40gb HDD and DVD rom drive.
The asset tags are G7K9G41 & HXJ9G41in case that provides additional info to any of the mods.
And yes there is a good reason to put an old OS on such a new laptop, and yes I know it's a crime.
I actually was using 98se, but I did eventually fix the problem.
I was booting from a floppy and copying down the Windows file from the network, and executing the files from the local hard drive, we you installing of a bootable CD version of Windows? because I found that if I remove the floppy after the first reboot it all works fine.
One issue I'm still having is getting the CD drive recognised, though this is not a critical issue.
The other big issue I had was network drivers, I used the ones from Broadcom's website which were version 7.x, and while this did allow me to connect to the internet, I was unable to authenticate againist out domain. Downgrading to version 6.x from Dell's website, though not listed under Win98 but rather Win2000, work just fine.
Since I don’t own a D-600 system, have access to one or know exactly what was done during the install of Win98SE… I can only try to make a guess…
Did you install the chipset drivers for the Intel 855PM chipset?
Dell’s download (version 4.20.1009) of this utility is �here�.
Intel’s download (version 6.0.1.1002) is the latest (�click here�).
Maybe trying an older BIOS version before the install might help?
The �Dell Notebook System Software Utility� is for Win2000/XP (couldn’t find one for Win98/ME). “Notebook System Software (NSS) is a utility that provides critical updates and patches for your operating system. Install the NSS program to gain support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel�Pentium�M processors, CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drives, Infrared (IR) communications, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell portable computer, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View family of docking devices. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.�
The O2Micro OZ6832/6933 CardBus Controller drivers I found contains support for Win95, 98 and 98SE. It's not the same model number as the one listed for the "D-600 WinXP/2000 driver download" (O2711EC1)... but maybe it might work?
You will probably need to register (free) before you can access the files ("click here" and "here").
If these drivers don't do the trick... Maybe one of the other users that have this working on the D-600 with Win98SE can help you more?
Or you might want to send an email to "O2Micro" ("click here") to find out about a possible Win98SE diver download for the "O2Micro O2711EC1 PCMCIA/SmartCard Controller".
After much experimenting, loading the Intel 855pm chipset drivers, running the Microsoft update 245682US8.exe which is supposed to fix secondary IDE channel problem, I had no success in recognising the CD-ROM. However, I found a simple solution.
In Control Panel, System Properties, Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA: change from default to both channels enabled.
In Control Panel, System Properties, Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA: Resources: select the bottom Input/Output Range (below IRQ15) and change setting - I scrolled up a few ranges until I found a range that had no conflicts.
This did the trick - after restarting Windows both IDE channels were found and installed, and on the next restart the CD-ROM drive was magially there.
Note: Original range setting was BFA0-BFAF. I changed to 00E0-00EF. Windows advises that this could cause future conflicts if more PnP devices are added.
DELL-Stephen S
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March 5th, 2004 19:00
40htr,
Thank you for visiting the Dell Community Forum.
Because Windows 98 was not a factory offered or tested operating system for that system, specific hardware drivers for Windows 98 may not be available in the Dell file library. If you have not already done so, you may want to try posting messages in the specific Latitude hardware Forums (for modem, video, ETC) and see if anyone there can point you to a source for Windows 98 drivers.
Akule50
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March 9th, 2004 13:00
You might want to try the “Integrated Audio: Sigmatel 9750/9766” Win98SE driver from the Intel website. (”click here”)
The Omega Radeon driver has support for ATI M9 video card (”click here” and select Win98/ME).
I don’t know if it’ll work, but you might want to try the Win98 Conexant HSF V.92 modem software update (microsoft_whql.3353445) released on June 06, 2002. It’s on the ”Windows Update” website. When the site finishes loading… click on “Windows Update Catalog”… then click “Find driver updates for hardware devices”.
You could also try the Win98 drivers on the Conexant website ”click here”. More info ”here” and ”here”.
Aloha,
Rod
40htr
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March 13th, 2004 10:00
thank you very much !
downloaded the files and installed them.
magnificent audio and suberb video.
Phoenix42
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March 17th, 2004 20:00
Like 40htr I'm installing Windows 98 on a pair of Latitude D600 laptops, but in my case I'm not getting anywhere as far as 40htr did.
I'm get a hard lock (can't even Ctrl+Alt+Del) shortly after the first reboot where Windows sets up the following items:
Time Zone
Control Panel
Programs on the Start Menu
Windows Help
MS-DOS program settings
Tuning up Application Start
System Configuration
I get the hard lock just after "Programs on the Start Menu". I've tried a few different sources of Windows 98 files to rule out a corrupt file causing the problem. I've reduced the partition size down to 4gig (on a 40gig drive) to rule that out - I plan on trying a sub-2gig partition in the morning.
The systems spec is: 1.40GHz Pentium M 1.4, with 512MB RAM, ATI Radeon 9000 video with 32 MB of RAM, a 40gb HDD and DVD rom drive.
The asset tags are G7K9G41 & HXJ9G41in case that provides additional info to any of the mods.
And yes there is a good reason to put an old OS on such a new laptop, and yes I know it's a crime.
Any suggestions?
40htr
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March 31st, 2004 17:00
did you try to install win98se ?
in my case that all went well.
Phoenix42
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March 31st, 2004 18:00
I actually was using 98se, but I did eventually fix the problem.
I was booting from a floppy and copying down the Windows file from the network, and executing the files from the local hard drive, we you installing of a bootable CD version of Windows? because I found that if I remove the floppy after the first reboot it all works fine.
One issue I'm still having is getting the CD drive recognised, though this is not a critical issue.
The other big issue I had was network drivers, I used the ones from Broadcom's website which were version 7.x, and while this did allow me to connect to the internet, I was unable to authenticate againist out domain. Downgrading to version 6.x from Dell's website, though not listed under Win98 but rather Win2000, work just fine.
helpmespock
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June 25th, 2004 17:00
How did you get the CD issue resolved ? I am at the same point in my installation of 98.
thanks
Akule50
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August 7th, 2004 00:00
Since I don’t own a D-600 system, have access to one or know exactly what was done during the install of Win98SE… I can only try to make a guess…
Did you install the chipset drivers for the Intel 855PM chipset?
Dell’s download (version 4.20.1009) of this utility is �here�.
Intel’s download (version 6.0.1.1002) is the latest (�click here�).
You could also try the “Unofficial Windows98 Second Edition Service Pack 1.5� (which contains �70 hot fixes�) to see if it makes a difference.
Maybe trying an older BIOS version before the install might help?
The �Dell Notebook System Software Utility� is for Win2000/XP (couldn’t find one for Win98/ME).
“Notebook System Software (NSS) is a utility that provides critical updates and patches for your operating system. Install the NSS program to gain support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel�Pentium�M processors, CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drives, Infrared (IR) communications, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell portable computer, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View family of docking devices. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.�
Aloha,
Rod
Akule50
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August 15th, 2004 23:00
You will probably need to register (free) before you can access the files ("click here" and "here").
If these drivers don't do the trick... Maybe one of the other users that have this working on the D-600 with Win98SE can help you more?
Or you might want to send an email to "O2Micro" ("click here") to find out about a possible Win98SE diver download for the "O2Micro O2711EC1 PCMCIA/SmartCard Controller".
Aloha,
Rod
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September 9th, 2004 08:00
After much experimenting, loading the Intel 855pm chipset drivers, running the Microsoft update 245682US8.exe which is supposed to fix secondary IDE channel problem, I had no success in recognising the CD-ROM. However, I found a simple solution.
In Control Panel, System Properties, Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA: change from default to both channels enabled.
In Control Panel, System Properties, Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA: Resources: select the bottom Input/Output Range (below IRQ15) and change setting - I scrolled up a few ranges until I found a range that had no conflicts.
This did the trick - after restarting Windows both IDE channels were found and installed, and on the next restart the CD-ROM drive was magially there.
Note: Original range setting was BFA0-BFAF. I changed to 00E0-00EF. Windows advises that this could cause future conflicts if more PnP devices are added.
JoeHake7226
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October 28th, 2004 19:00