Elektra CPU User Manual V1.00
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9. NOTES ON OPERATING SYSTEMS AND BOOTING PROCEDURES
9.1 Windows Operating Systems Installation Issues
Installation of Windows operating systems ( Win98 ) should follow the sequence below. If the
sequence is not followed certain drivers might not work and may prevent the device from
functioning properly under Windows.
1) Enable CD-ROM support in the BIOS. Change boot sequence in BIOS so system boots from
CD-ROM first.
2) Insert Windows installation CD into CD-ROM and restart computer
3) Follow the instructions for installing Windows.
9.1.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION
4) Install the National Semiconductors Network driver.
5) The USB driver for the floppy drive needs to be loaded before the USB floppy drive will be
functional under Windows (legacy support will provide floppy access for DOS boot only).
9.1.2 BIOS SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS
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“OS” Setting : When using any version of Windows, the “Operating System” selection in the
BIOS setup menus should be set to “Win98”.
9.1.3 COMPACTFLASH UNDER WINDOWS
CompactFlash is not directly supported by Windows 98. A special driver may be available – see the
vendor of your specific CompactFlash card for details. Without special drivers, Windows 98 will not
recognize the CompactFlash at all.