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by jobjebaraj
During Startup press DEL key and enter in to BIOS setup
select SYSTEM POWER options
Select POWER TYPE as ATX
save and restart
by thechas
jobjebaraj has it right if the motherboard is a "dual-power" type that can be setup as an AT or ATX system.
On some of these, you also need to move a jumper on the motherboard for full ATX operation.
However, for most ATX motherboards the BIOS power option setting is either:
Enable power management.
Or enable APM / ACPI.
After making the change, select the option to save settings before exiting BIOS setup.
Once enabled, when you boot into Windows, Windows may install a number of new devices and reboot several times.
Chas
by thechas
Just had a thought, are you sure that it is an ATX system?
It is possible to assemble an AT style system in an ATX case.
Some ATX cases come with an AT style I/O shield.
Does the power switch feel like a soft button, like a calculator key?
Or is it a solid push in / push out feel?
If the switch has a solid push in / push out feel, you may have an AT style system.
Primary differences between AT and ATX systems:
AT power switch connects directly to the power supply and switches the AC line voltage to the power supply. (4 large wires to the switch)
ATX power switch is a small push button switch that connects to the motherboard. (2 thin wires to the switch)
AT power supply connection to the motherboard is 2 6 pin in line connectors that plug in side by side.
ATX power supply connection to the motherboard is a single connector with 2 rows of 10 pins.
AT motherboards "usually" have the large full size DIN connector for the keyboard. Some also have the small PS/2 style mini-DIN connector.
Chas
by dmiles
This article describes how to troubleshoot shutdown and restart problems in Windows 98 Second Edition specifically, not Microsoft Windows 98. Microsoft Knowledge Base:
202633 How to Troubleshoot Windows 98 Shutdown Problems
The following topics are discussed in this article:
Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement
Troubleshooting
Common Causes of Shutdown Problems
Known Issues
IRQ Steering
Functions Performed During the Shutdown Process
MORE INFORMATION
When Windows 98 Second Edition does not shut down properly, it may appear to stop responding (hang) for several minutes while the following message is displayed on the screen:
Please wait while your computer shuts down
Or, you may see only a blank screen and a blinking cursor, or your computer may restart instead of shutting down.
Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement
Microsoft has released the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement that addresses shutdown issues on computers with specific hardware and software configurations running Windows 98 Second Edition.
Microsoft recommends following the troubleshooting steps that are outlined in this article. If, after following the steps that are outlined in this article, the computer continues to exhibit shutdown problems, Microsoft suggests applying this update. For additional information about how to obtain the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
239887 Availability of Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement
NOTE: After you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement, the Disable Fast Shutdown option is no longer listed on the Advanced tab in Msconfig.exe.
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Troubleshooting
For information about troubleshooting Windows 98 Second Edition shutdown problems, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
202633 How to Troubleshoot Windows 98 Shutdown Problems
by malkeetdxb
What mother board r u using, if it's
Intel Original with 4 usd ports, then
u need to go for the patch, let me the
mother board u r using.
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