Revision 1.07 6-12-98

Click here for a list of considerations when running Microsoft Windows 98.

NOTE:
This document pertains only to IBM ThinkPad systems as a standalone system i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. This means before installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, remove all attached devices, including all PCMCIA/CARDBUS cards (LAN, Modem, ATA, SCSI, etc.) docking stations, port replicators, and PC Card Enablers. If any of these devices are attached to your ThinkPad during the installation process, Windows 98 may not run as explained in this document.

Installing Windows 98
This document contains information to assist you in installing Windows 98 operating system on IBM ThinkPad 600, 770, 770E and 770ED systems. If you are currently using Microsoft Windows 95 on your system and it is working correctly, IBM recommends you use the Upgrade Guide.

Click here to view the Upgrade Guide.

NOTE: When 770x is used in the guide, it is referring to all 770 models, i.e. 770/770E/770ED.

Start from Step 1, if you prefer not to use the Upgrade Guide but rather install Windows 98.

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At this point, 770x is used to describe all 770 models, i.e. 770/770E/770ED


Table of Contents
Installation Guide to Windows 98

STEP 1: Before Installing Windows 98
1.1 Backing up your software and data
1.2 How to get updated software from IBM
1.3 Updating your ThinkPad System BIOS (2 mins)
1.4 ACPI BIOS

STEP 2: Installing Windows 98
2.1 Installing ThinkPad Modem for Windows 98 - applies to 600/770x models with ThinkPad Modem (8 mins)
2.2 Installing ThinkPad Video Features for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models (1 min)
2.3 Installing ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models (3 mins)
2.4 Installing MPEG Features for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x ThinkPads with the Enhanced Video Adapter (3 mins)
2.5 Installing Video Capture Features II for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x MPEG models. (2 mins)
2.6 Installing DVD Video Player for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x models with DVD drive. (3 mins)
2.7 Installing TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models. (2 mins)
2.8 Installing the Audio Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models. (3 mins)
2.9 Installing the IBM UltraBay Utility Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models. (2 mins)
2.10 Installing the registry fix for docking station usage - applies to all 600/770x models (2 mins)
2.11 Registry fix to enable the system to enter Standby (suspend), while using a PCMCIA modem card - applies to all 600/770x models (2 mins)
2.12 Installing the PC Card Feature Diskette for SelectaDock I/II - applies to all 600/770x models (2 mins)

NOTE: Number in parentheses represents approximate time it takes to perform this install.


STEP 1: Before Installing Windows 98

1.1 Backing up your software and data
This installation guide is designed to install Windows 98 from the beginning and by following these instructions you will lose the data previously on your hard disk drive. For those users who do not have a Recovery CD or Backup CD with CD-ROM drive, IBM strongly recommends that you use a diskette backup program on your system to create recovery diskettes of the preinstalled Windows 95 operating systems device drivers and applications. In addition, IBM recommends that you back up all important data files to diskettes before installing Windows 98.

1.2 How to get updated software from IBM
Before installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, you will need to obtain updated software from IBM. Updated software and drivers for your system can be obtained from the Device Driver File Matrix for ThinkPad 600 systems and the Device Driver File Matrix for ThinkPad 770 systems.

NOTE: The DVD Movie application and Region diskette are not available for download. Make sure that you have created backup of these diskettes from your system before proceeding.


1.3 Updating your ThinkPad System BIOS (2 mins)
Before installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, you are strongly recommended to get the latest ThinkPad System Program Service Diskette and to update your system BIOS. Otherwise, Windows 98 may not run as explained in this document.

1.3.1 Download the System Service Diskette
To determine which System Program Service Diskette to download from IBM's Web site, please match your machine's model from the corresponding 600/770x models listed below:

[ThinkPad 600 model]
Click here for the ThinkPad 600 System Program Service Diskette (BIOS)

[ThinkPad 770x models]
Click here for ThinkPad 770/E/ED System Program Service Diskette (BIOS).

1.3.2 Creating the diskette

1. Download the file to a temporary directory on your hard disk drive.
2. Insert a blank formatted diskette into the floppy drive.
3. Run the file by double clicking on it from Windows Explorer.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen and it will expand the image onto your diskette drive.

After creating the System Program Service Diskette follow the instructions below:

NOTE:
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. Also, if your computer is attached to a port replicator , docking station , or PC Card Enabler , turn off your computer and detach it before proceeding.

1. Print or display on another computer the instructions that accompany the System Program Service Diskette.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select Read this first... from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
5. Press the ESC key to return to the menu.
6. Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen.

Warning: Do not turn off or suspend your computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND YOUR COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

After the BIOS update has completed, perform the following steps to make the changes effective:

1. Remove the System Program Service Diskette from the diskette drive and press Enter to restart your computer.
2. Press and hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears.
3. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Select Config, then click Initialize.
5. Select OK to initialize the system.
6. Click Exit
7. Select Restart and click OK. Your computer restarts.

STEP 2: Installing Windows 98

When installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, it's recommended that you read any readme files that are available on the Windows 98 installation CD. These files will have important information about installing Windows 98.

NOTE:
If you are using the OS/2 Boot Manager to upgrade your computer to Windows 98, you may experience an exception error when setting up the process. If this occurs, power-off and restart your computer. After restarting, the setup routine will proceed with the installation of Windows 98.

To install Windows 98 on your ThinkPad system from a blank hard disk drive, please follow the instructions below:

NOTE:

Before installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad system:

1. It is strongly recommended to get the latest System Program Service Diskette and update your system BIOS.
2. It also recommended to obtain from IBM all updated software that you will need to install after installing Windows 98.
3. IBM recommends that a diskette backup program on your system to create recovery diskettes of the preinstalled operating systems, device drivers, and applications if you do not have a Recovery CD or Back-up CD with CD-ROM drive on your system.
   • Boot into DOS.
   • Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
   • At the DOS prompt, type format C: and press ENTER, where the letter C: is the drive designation for your computer's hard disk drive that you want to install Windows 98 onto.

    

   WARNING: Formatting will destroy all information and data on that specified hard disk drive. Therefore, executing the command format C: at the DOS prompt will destroy all information, including the operating system, on the C: drive.
   

4. Next, at the DOS prompt, type D:\Win98\SETUP, where the letter (D:) is the drive designation for your computer's CD-ROM.
5. Press ENTER and follow any prompts that are presented on your screen until the installation has completed. If you encounter problems setting up Windows 98, refer to the setup.txt file that comes with the installation CD.
6. When the installation process is completed, your computer will be ready to run Windows 98.

2.1 Installing ThinkPad Modem for Windows 98 - applies to 600/770x models with ThinkPad Modem (8 mins)
The ThinkPad Modem software is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. To enable your ThinkPad's internal modem, you will need to install the Modem software once Windows 98 is installed on your ThinkPad.

To download the latest version of the Modem software, and click here for detailed installation instructions.

To install the updated Modem software on your system.

1. Start Windows 98.
2. If using floppy disk insert the ThinkPad Modem for Windows 95/98/NT Disk 1 into the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, and then Run.
4. Type A:\SETUP if installing from the floppy disk, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX\SETUP if the drivers were extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and press Enter .
5. Dialog box appears stating You are about to remove our software!! Do you really want to do this? . Click Yes for next 2 dialog boxes and then click OK .
6. Now a dialog box appears stating our software is removed from your system . Click OK for the next 2 dialog boxes. Remove the diskette when prompted.
7. Dialog box appears asking Do you wish to continue your software upgrade now? . Click Yes .
8. Click OK to Shutdown and Restart.
9. When the system restarts the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Next .
   Windows will search your system for the correct install files. When you are prompted by the Update Device Driver Wizard for Other Locations to install drivers from, click on the Other Locations box.
10. Type A:\ OR C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX and click on OK .
11. If you are using floppy disk, follow the instructions on the screen to swap between the 5 diskettes.
12. Click Finish .

2.2 Installing ThinkPad Video Features for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models (1 min)
Windows 98 only installs the standard VGA video driver. It is necessary to update this driver .

To install the driver please follow the instructions listed below:

1. Start Windows 98.
2. If you are using the updated drivers extract the drivers onto the hard disk drive.
3. Click Start, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
4. Open the Display icon.
5. Click the Setting tab.
6. Click the Advanced ... button.
7. Click the Adapter tab.
8. Click the Change ... button. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears.
9. Click the Next button.
10. Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want .
11. Click the Next button.
12. Click the Have Disk ... button.
13. If you are using floppy disk insert the Video Features diskette for 95/98 into the diskette drive. Specify the directory where the driver files were extracted. Type A:\ if installing from the floppy disk, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX\ if the drivers were extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and click OK . The default path is C:\DRIVERS\W9X\DISPLAY.
14. The video driver list will appear.

At this stage the process will differ depending on the ThinkPad you are using.
 

ThinkPad 770x
At the Select Device window, you may be presented with the following multiple Display adapters to choose from:

• IBM ThinkPad(Cyber9397)
• IBM ThinkPad(Cyber9397DVD)
• Trident Cyber 9397DVD PCI/AGP
  

Select IBM ThinkPad (Cyber9397)
 
ThinkPad 600
Select NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD

1. Click the Yes button if the Update Driver Warning dialog box appears.
2. Click the Next button.
3. Click the Finish button.
4. Click the Close button.
5. Click the Close button in Display Properties dialog.

Windows 98 prompts you to restart the computer to make the display driver change effective.

2.3 Installing ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models (3 mins)
The ThinkPad Utility will allow you to select various features for your ThinkPad under Windows 98. Such features include: power management, Fuel-Guage program, Personalization Editor, Alarm, and others. However, in order for your ThinkPad to fully utilize these features, you will need to install this utility on your computer after installing Windows 98.

Click here for detailed installation instructions and to download the Utility Features for Windows 98.

To install the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 98

1. Start Windows 98.
2. Extract the drivers to the hard disk drive, or if you are using Diskette Factory create the Utility Features diskettes. If using floppy disk, insert the Utility Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive.
3. Click Start and then Run .
4. Type A:\SETUP if using the floppy drive, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX\SETUP if the drivers were extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and click OK .

Follow the instructions on the screen. After installation has finished, restart the ThinkPad.

2.4 Installing MPEG Features for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x ThinkPads with the Enhanced Video Adapter (3 mins)
The ThinkPad MPEG device driver is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. To allow your system to enable playback of MPEG motion videos, CD-I movies, and video CDs you will need to install the MPEG device driver after installing Windows 98.

Cick here to download the updated SoftDVD - MPEG Features Package for Windows 95/98.

NOTE: If you are using Mediamatics DVD Express, click here for the updated MPEG features.
This MPEG driver is not available in diskette factory.

START HERE
To install the MPEG driver for SoftDVD, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Extract the updated driver package to the hard disk drive.
2. Please make sure that your system has the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter installed in the system.
3. Click Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, then System, and then Device Manager .
4. Select Other Devices and then PCI Multimedia Device .
5. Select Remove and click on OK .
6. Restart the system.
7. During startup, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears.
8. When prompted for the location of the files type A:\ , if you are using floppy disk
   Type C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX if the updated package has been extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and press Enter .
9. Follow the New Hardware Found dialog box instruction to install the driver.
10. If your system has a CD-ROM drive installed, you may need to set the drive letter for one of the MPEG devices that you installed. To do this use the following directions:
    1. Click Start, select Settings, select Control Panel, select Multimedia, then click Advanced .
    2. Double-click on Media Control Devices .
    3. Select the IBM MPEG CD-i/VideoCD [mci] device and click on Properties .
    4. Click on Settings .
    5. Ensure that the drive letter shown represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. If necessary, type a new drive letter.
    6. Click on OK three times.
11. To install the MPEG driver for DVDExpress, please follow the instructions below:
    1. Make sure that your system has the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter installed in the system.
    2. Start Windows 95/98.
    3. Extract the MPEG drivers onto the hard disk drive.
    4. Click on Start -> Run...
    5. Type in C:\DRIVERS\W9X\MPEG\SETUP.EXE . Then click on OK .
    6. During startup, the New Hardware Found dialog box appears.
    7. Follow the New Hardware Found dialog box instruction to install the driver from the directory where the package is unpacked.

2.5 Installing Video Capture Features II for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x MPEG models. (2 mins)
The ThinkPad Video Capture device driver is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. To allow your system to enable the video in/out ports and smooth playback on Video for Windows 98 and compatible software, you will need to install the video capture device driver after installing Windows 98.

To install the driver, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Start Windows 95/98.
2. Extract the updated driver to the hard disk drive, or if you are using floppy disk insert the Video Capture III for Windows 95/98 diskette into the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, and then Run.
4. Type A:\SETUP.EXE if using floppy disk, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX\SETUP.EXE (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and press OK .
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

2.6 Installing DVD Video Player for Windows 98 - applies only to 770x models with DVD drive. (3 mins)
The DVD Video Player is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. For systems with DVD support you must install the DVD driver after installing Windows 98.

You will need to use the DVD Video Player and Region code diskettes that came with your DVD player. To install the driver, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Start Windows 98.
2. Insert the DVD Movie for Windows 95 diskette 1 in the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, and then Run.
4. Type a:\setup and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
6. Once the driver is installed insert the DVD Movie Region 1 for Windows 95 diskette in the diskette drive.
7. Click Start, and then Run.
8. Type a:\mpginst and click OK. A dialog box will appear stating Updating Successful . Click OK.
9. Remove the diskette and Restart your computer.

2.7 Installing TrackPoint Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models. (2 mins)
The TrackPoint driver is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. For TrackPoint support you must install the driver after installing Windows 98.

To install the Trackpoint driver.

1. Start Windows 98.
2. If using floppy disk insert the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT into the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
4. Double-click the System icon.
5. Click the Device Manager tab at the top of the System Properties window.
6. Double-click the Mouse icon.
7. Double-click either PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port or PS/2 TrackPoint , whichever choice appears in the list.
8. Click the Driver tab.
9. Click Update Driver. The Update Device Driver Wizard runs.
10. Click Next.
11. Click Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location .
12. Click Next.
13. Click Have Disk .
14. Make sure that the source drive is A:\ if installing from the floppy disk, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX if the driver was extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to) and click OK .
15. Click PS/2 TrackPoint in the list.
16. Click Next.
17. Click Next.
18. Click Finish. Update Device Driver Wizard window.
19. If you are using floppy disk remove the TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98/NT from the diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings effective.

2.8 Installing the Audio Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600/770x models. (3 mins)
Although the Native audio driver functions under 98 it is necessary to follow the procedure below to ensure full functionality. Some of the files that get copied over will be older than the ones currently on your system.

To install the driver, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Start Windows 98.
2. Extract the drivers to the hard disk drive, or if you are using Diskette Factory create the Audio Features diskette. If using floppy disk, insert the Audio Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 into the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, and then Run.
4. Type A:\SETUP if using floppy disk, or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX\SETUP if the drivers were extracted to the hard disk drive (where xxxxx is the directory the drivers were extracted to), and click OK .
5. Click the Uninstall Crystal Drivers button at the pop-up window. (Do not click the Install Driver button.)
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. When you are prompted to restart the computer, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer.
8. When the computer prompts you to install the manufacturer's diskette during the startup of Windows 98, type A:\ or C:\DRIVERS\XXXXX , depending on the location of the drivers.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

2.9 Installing the IBM UltraBay Utility Driver for Windows 98 - applies to all 600 and 770x models (2 mins)
To enable Hot Swap functionality on the ThinkPad 600 and 770x models it is necessary to install this device driver.

NOTE: It is recommended that you use the updated driver for the Ultrabay Utility.

To install the driver, please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Start Windows 98.
2. Extract the updated drivers onto the hard disk drive.
3. Click Start, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
4. Select Add New Hardware from Control Panel.
5. At the Begin installing your new hardware window, Select Next . At the search for new Plug and Play devices windows, click Next . At the Is the device that you want to install listed below? window, select No, the device is not in the list . and click Next .
6. Under Hardware types, select Other devices and click Next .
7. At the Select the manufacturer window, click the Have Disk ... button.
8. Specify the directory where the driver files are extracted, the default path is C:\DRIVERS\W9X\BAYSWAP\ . Click OK and the driver list appears.
9. Select ThinkPad UltraBay Hot/Warm Swap Driver and click Next .
10. Click the Finish button.
11. Restart the operating system.
    
    
    2.10 Installing the registry fix for docking station usage - applies to all 600/770x models (2 mins)
    Regardless of whether or not you plan to dock your ThinkPad to any of the IBM SelectaDock docking stations, you should apply this registry patch so that Windows 98 can properly configure all of the devices on and off the system unit. This registry fix can be located on the Windows 98 Supplement File Diskette.
    
    To install the supplemental file, please follow the instructions provided below:
12. Boot the system.
13. Insert the Windows 98 Supplement File Diskette disk into the diskette drive.
14. Click Start, and then Run.
15. Type A:\PIXX4\APM2APM\APM2APM.reg and click OK . The following window is displayed: Registry Editor Are you sure you want to add the information A:\PIXX4\apm2apm\apm2apm.reg to the registry ?
16. Select Yes - Successful window message is displayed.
17. Select OK
18. Restart you computer.

2.11 Registry fix to enable the system to enter Standby (suspend), while using a PCMCIA modem card - applies to all 600/770x models (2 mins)
To allow your system to enter Standby while using a PCMCIA modem card and/or while docked, you will need to apply a registry fix. Failing to apply this fix under Windows 98 will prevent your ThinkPad from entering Standby when the PCMCIA modem is in use. This registry fix can be located on the Windows 98 Supplement File Diskette.

To apply this patch, please follow the instructions listed below:

1. Insert the Windows 98 Supplement File Diskette into diskette drive.
2. Click Start, and then Run.
3. Type A:\DOCKSUSP\DOCKSUSP.reg and click OK button. The following window is displayed: Registry Editor Are you sure you want to add the information A:\DOCKSUSP\DOCKSUSP.reg to the registry ?
4. Select Yes. Successful window message is displayed.
5. Select OK
6. Reboot the system.

2.12 Installing the PC Card Feature Diskette for SelectaDock I/II- applies to all 600/770x models. (2 mins)
Windows 98 does not support PC Card slot in SelectaDock I/II. This driver enables the use of the PC Card slot under Windows 98.

To install this driver please follow the instructions provided below:

1. Start Windows 98
2. Insert the PC Card Feature Diskette for SelectaDock I/II in the diskette drive.
3. Click Start, select Settings, and then Control Panel.
4. Double-click Add New Hardware and Click Next for the next 2 windows.
5. Select No and click Next since this driver should be manually installed.
6. Select System Devices and click Next
7. Click Have Disk
8. Select or type A:\ and hit enter.
9. Click Next to install the driver. Click Finish.
10. Remove the diskette and click Yes to restart your computer.