98SE Runs in MSDOS Compatibility Mode

I have just upgraded my system with a new motherboard (Biostar NF4 Ultra
A9A) that has an NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset. Does anyone know how to get
the 98SE operating system up and running with this motherboard or maybe a
work around? I am able to boot the system but the Desktop looks like a Safe
Mode display and the Hard Drive or CD drive is not listed in Device Manager
only a Floppy Drive. I can access the FAT partition with no problem as it is
listed in My Computer as C drive. The system runs in MSDOS Compatibility
Mode. I tried to do a registry repair deleting the NOIDE value but there
isnâ??t one listed. What could be causing the problem? Can anyone help me in
rectifying the situation? Any help or response would be most appreciated?

Brian
Wed Mar 19 06:16:11 PDT 2008

"Bob L." <BobL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7D1F899D-4599-4A25-8CAF-D3B71183D681@microsoft.com...
> I have just upgraded my system with a new motherboard (Biostar NF4 Ultra
> A9A) that has an NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset. Does anyone know how to get
> the 98SE operating system up and running with this motherboard or maybe a
> work around? I am able to boot the system but the Desktop looks like a Safe
> Mode display and the Hard Drive or CD drive is not listed in Device Manager
> only a Floppy Drive. I can access the FAT partition with no problem as it is
> listed in My Computer as C drive. The system runs in MSDOS Compatibility
> Mode. I tried to do a registry repair deleting the NOIDE value but there
> isnâ??t one listed. What could be causing the problem? Can anyone help me in
> rectifying the situation? Any help or response would be most appreciated?

Troubleshooting MS-DOS Compatibility Mode on Hard Disks:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=130179

MS-DOS Compatibility Mode Problems with PCI IDE Controllers
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=151911

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MEB
Wed Mar 19 09:57:55 PDT 2008


"Bob L." <BobL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7D1F899D-4599-4A25-8CAF-D3B71183D681@microsoft.com...
| I have just upgraded my system with a new motherboard (Biostar NF4
Ultra
| A9A) that has an NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset. Does anyone know how to get
| the 98SE operating system up and running with this motherboard or maybe a
| work around? I am able to boot the system but the Desktop looks like a
Safe
| Mode display and the Hard Drive or CD drive is not listed in Device
Manager
| only a Floppy Drive. I can access the FAT partition with no problem as it
is
| listed in My Computer as C drive. The system runs in MSDOS Compatibility
| Mode. I tried to do a registry repair deleting the NOIDE value but there
| isn't one listed. What could be causing the problem? Can anyone help me in
| rectifying the situation? Any help or response would be most appreciated?

Someone tell those morons at BIOSTAR that making flash the *required* entry
point is THE STUPIDEST idea that any web page can have.....

Has everyone on this planet become brain dead or what .... or is it that
these dimwitted doofuses don't keep up with what is being used as hack
points to people's systems, or maybe they just don't care ...

Did you install the motherboard drivers?
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/mb/driver.php?S_ID=283

EXPANSION SLOT
# 4 x PCI
# 2 x PCI-E x 1
# 1 x PCI-E x 16
I/O
# 1 x PS/2 Mouse, 1x PS/2 Keyboard Port
# 1 x Serial Port
# 10 x USB 2.0 Ports (4 x Rear USB 2.0 , 6 x Front USB 2.0 )
# 3 x Audio Ports
# 1 x RJ-45 LAN Jack
# 1 x Floppy Connector
# 2 x IDE Connectors (Ultra DMA100/133)
# 4 x SATA Connectors
# 1 x S/PDIF Out Connector
# 1 x CD-in Connector
# 1 x System Fan Connector
# 1 x CPU Fan Connector
# 1 x NorthBridge FAN Connector
# 1 x Front Audio Header
# 1 x Printer Header
INTEGRATED AUDIO
# Realtek ALC655 6-Channel AC'97 CODEC
LAN
# Marrvell 88E1116 - Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver.
SATA / RAID
# RAID 0,1,0+1
HARDWARE MONITOR FUNCTION
# CPU Fan Speed
# CPU Voltage
# DIMM Voltage
# CPU Temperature
Accessories
# 1 x User Manual
# 1 x HDD Cable
# 1 x FDD Cable
# 1 x SATA Cable
# 1 x Real I/O Panel for ATX Case
# 1 x Fully Setup Driver
SIZE
# ATX Form Factor: 21.8cm (W) x 29.3cm (L)

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philo
Wed Mar 19 17:10:37 PDT 2008


"Bob L." <BobL@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7D1F899D-4599-4A25-8CAF-D3B71183D681@microsoft.com...
> I have just upgraded my system with a new motherboard (Biostar NF4
Ultra
> A9A) that has an NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra Chipset. Does anyone know how to get
> the 98SE operating system up and running with this motherboard or maybe a
> work around? I am able to boot the system but the Desktop looks like a
Safe
> Mode display and the Hard Drive or CD drive is not listed in Device
Manager
> only a Floppy Drive. I can access the FAT partition with no problem as it
is
> listed in My Computer as C drive. The system runs in MSDOS Compatibility
> Mode. I tried to do a registry repair deleting the NOIDE value but there
> isn't one listed. What could be causing the problem? Can anyone help me in
> rectifying the situation? Any help or response would be most appreciated?


You will need to install the chipset drivers.
It's possible that the board is too new to have win98 drivers.
If that's the case, you will need to use a supported OS...probably win2k or
XP

BobL
Wed Mar 19 17:27:44 PDT 2008

MEB,
No, I didn't install the chipset driver as I could not find one. I do
not believe they have a 98SE driver for the nVidia Nf4 Ultra chipset. I tried
installing the VIA Chipset driver you have supplied but it is not compatible
with the nVidia Nf4. Is there another 98SE system driver that would work with
the nVidia Nf4 Ultra chipset?

Thanks, Bob