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Windows 98 SE instalator hang up

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by tadeusz

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Windows 98 SE instalator hangs up while installing PnP devices. Mainboard Micro Star Int. MS5146 ver.1.1, bios AWARD W5146MS V2.1 dated 10/06/98. This bios version according MSI web page fixed instalator hang up problem. I've tried with different VGAs, HDs, disabled what possible in CMOS setup. Can anybody help?

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by thechas

Try disabling all on-board devices in BIOS settings. (COMM, Printer, IR, USB, Audio, Video, etc)
Then, have just the drives and video card installed.

Other options:
Set PnP OS to no.
Disable ALL shadowing.

I have seen similar problems with both bad motherboards, and bad / incompatible RAM.

Chas

by thechas

You did not say, I have found it best to format the drive after a failed installation, and start over with a clean slate.

I also copy the Windows CD, and the latest hardware drivers onto the drive.
That way, I don't have to worry about swapping Cds, or installing new drivers later.
(I use a hot swap drive bay on my main PC just for this)

Chas

by tadeusz

Thank you for suggestions. I did format the drive after failed installation, but problem remained.
I finaly loaded new bios: AMI BIOS v1.1 and then all went well. So it was bios conflict.

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