Install network card freezes win98 1

[TonyH687]

Scratching my head-tryin to install network card on HP PAVillion 8543C, ATI Xpert128 video card in PCI-1, SOundblaster PCI512card in slot3.(stock card-rockwell combo modem/soundcard removed) *When I insert network card in open slot2 , system refuses to boot OS>freezes at the Windows98 start screen and will only restart in safe mode.Whats going on here? Pull out network card-boots normally. Any input appreciated..its over my head! TonyH

 

[Win98User]

It is likely that you have a hardware conflict.

Pull out the SoundBlaster Card and leave the Network Card in - Does it boot?

If it does can you put the combo card nback in and try the same?

Try to borrow a Network Card from someone and see if you can install that one instead, if so replace yours with the same sort.

Let us know how you get on.

Regards. Running a PC without backups is like driving a car without a seatbealt. Your knack'ed when you crash!

 

[TonyH687]

Win98user--prob u are right. I will try the swapout. Idont know whether I should officially "remove the soundcard"using the device manager or not though. Guess I'll see whathappens. I know looking at the networking thing--it still lists this new network card,even though i pulled it out, and it isnt shown in the device manager. I'll post again with results. thks Tony

 

[Win98User]

Yes, take all references of the kit you are removing out of your system settings and network settings.

If you have to put them back windows will probably just re-install them automatically - But just make sure you have the drivers to hand just incase.

Regards. I am not a number. I am a free man!
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[TonyH687]

Ok, curious turn of events. Took out soundcard -slot3, rebooted-no video,no boot. Tookout soundcard, replaced network card in slot2, also tried in slot3 -no video-no boot.(Seems, after pulling out hair,I bumped/loosened vido card, after rechecking it was seated properly-win98 boots again.) Back to square one now-will try reinstalling network card later today, to see if the loose video card was culprit all along. Beginning to smell a rat in PCIslot 2 though. thks for your help . . TonyH

 

[TonyH687]

OK-figured out the first half of it now, the network card is in, it is detected, and drivers installed. PCI slot 2~!
For some reason, even when it felt like it was seated-it wasnt,so no connection. Better flashlight revealed it was not all the way in the slot, so once again, something simple fooled the simpleton. lol Now-the monumental task-connecting/configuring this thing with the Hughes Direcway Satellite dish/software. hmmmm. THanks for the pointers !
TonyH 656pm fri

 

[Win98User]

Thanks for the update Tony, it's appreciated.

All the best,

John. I am not a number. I am a free man!
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