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TP 560/E/X - Windows 98 Installation Information
Applicable to: World-Wide
Revision 1.08 6-12-98
For a list of considerations when running Windows 98, click 
here.
**** IMPORTANT NOTICE ****
This document pertains only to ThinkPad's as a standalone system - i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. It's recommended that all attachable devices, except for an external diskette drive, be removed from your ThinkPad before installing Windows 98. This includes all PCMCIA/CARDBUS modem, LAN, and ATA cards, docking stations, port replicators, and PC Card enablers. If any of these devices are attached to your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows 98 may not run as explained in this document.
Since the 560x family is not equipped with an internal CD-ROM, an external CD-ROM with a SCSI/IDE PCMCIA card will need to be attached to your computer during the installation process. IBM has successfully tested the following physical configurations when installing Windows 98 on the 560x family:
o Sony 6X CD-ROM with Adaptec SCSI II PCMCIA card.
If a different configuration is used than what's listed above, Windows 98 may not run as explained in this document.
Installing Windows 98
This document contains information to assist you in installing the Windows(1) 98 operating system on an IBM(2) ThinkPad 560, 560E, and 560X systems. If you are currently using Windows 95 on your system and it is working correctly IBM recommends you use the Upgrade Guide.
Click here to view Upgrade Guide.
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Table of Contents
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)
After creating the System Program Service Diskette follow the instructions below:
STEP 2 :Installing Windows 98 (35 - 50 mins)
2.1 Installing ThinkPad Video device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560/560E (2 mins)
2.2 Installing ThinkPad Video device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560X 2 mins
2.3 Installing ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 - applies to 560/560E/560X (3 mins)
2.4 Installing Audio device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560X only (2 mins)
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. 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. Here's a list of the software you'll need to obtain for your system before installing Windows 98:
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Personalization Editor |
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Video Features Diskette for Windows 95/98 |
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Video Features III for Windows 95/98 |
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For a list of all the most recent drivers for the ThinkPad 560, 560E, and 560X click here.
IBM PC Company is providing the updated software through several other channels as follows. It is suggested you get the latest software so that you can set up Windows 98 on your ThinkPad systems with the information described in this document:
1. WWW Server on the Internet
The homepage for IBM PC Company file matrixes is:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thinkpad/tpopsys.html
Please note that in each of the installation sections there are links to the locations where you can retrieve the required drivers for that section.
2. FTP Site
The IBM PC Company FTP server address for mobile product software fixes and patches is:
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles
3. IBM PC Company BBS
Use a terminal emulation software and modem to connect the IBM PC Company BBS in the US. The phone number is: 919-517-0001
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 Creating the diskette
1. Download the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive.
1. Insert a blank formatted disk into the floppy drive.
2. Run the file by double clicking on it from Windows Explorer.
3. 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:
1.3.2 Using the Diskette
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:
7. Remove the System Program Service Diskette from the diskette drive and press 'Enter' to restart your computer.
8. Press and hold the F1 key until the "Easy-Setup" menu appears.
9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
10. Select Config, then press Initialize.
11. Select OK to initialize the system.
12. Click on Exit
13. Select Restart and click on OK. Your computer restarts.
STEP 2: Installing Windows 98 (35 - 50 mins)
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 from a blank hard drive, please follow the instructions below:
Note: Before installing Windows 98 on your ThinkPad, you are strongly recommended to get the latest System Program Service Diskette and update your system BIOS. Also, it's recommended that you obtain from IBM all updated software that you will need to install after installing Windows 98. Lastly, IBM recommends that you use 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.
1. Boot into DOS.
2. Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. At the DOS prompt, type format C: and press ENTER, where the letter C: is the drive designation for your computer's hard drive that you want to install Windows 98 onto.
Warning: Formatting will destroy all information and data on that specified hard 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 Video device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560/560E (2 mins)
A video device driver for the ThinkPad 560 and 560E systems is included in Windows 98, and is automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. However, this driver provides minimal support to your ThinkPad and should be replaced with a ThinkPad video driver provided by IBM specific to these systems.
To install the driver, please follow the instructions below:
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Click: Start => Settings => Control Panel.
3. Double-click on the Display icon. This will bring up the Display Properties window.
4. Click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced...button.
5. Next, click on the Adapter tab, then on the Change... button.
6. Insert the Video Features Diskette disk into the diskette drive.
7. Click on Next for the next 3 windows that appear on the screen.
8. Select Install on of the other drivers, then click on View List....
9. Highlight the IBM ThinkPad (Cyber9385/82) PCI driver in the "Driver Selection" window. Click on OK to close this window.
10. Click on Next for the next 2 windows that appear on the screen to start copying the files to your system.
11. Click on Finish, remove the diskette then click on Yes to restart your machine.
2.2 Installing ThinkPad Video device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560X 2 mins
The video device driver for the 560X is not included in Windows 98, and therefore, will not be automatically installed by the Windows 98 Setup program. Instead, Windows 98 will install a "Standard PCI Graphics Adapter" that offers minimal support to your computer. To fully utilize your ThinkPad's video capabilities, you will need to install a video device driver provided by IBM.
To install the driver, please follow the instructions below:
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Click: Start => Settings => Control Panel.
3. Double-click on the Display icon. This will bring up the Display Properties window.
4. Click on the Settings tab, then click on the Advanced...button.
5. Next, click on the Adapter tab, then on the Change... button.
6. Insert the Video Features Diskette III disk into the diskette drive.
7. Click on Next for the next 3 windows that appear on the screen.
8. Windows 98 will find the NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD driver as being the best driver for your ThinkPad. Click on Next to start copying files to your system.
9. Click on Finish, then click on Yes to restart your machine.
2.3 Installing ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 - applies to 560/560E/560X (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. Three separate diskettes will need to be downloaded off of IBM's Web site.
Please follow the instruction below on how to install the ThinkPad Utility on your computer:
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Insert the ThinkPad Utility Diskette for Windows 98 disk into the diskette drive.
3. Click: Start=> Run.
4. Type A:\SETUP in the 'Open' field and click on OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Choose the path to copy the files to - we recommend using the default path. Then click on OK.
6. The default choices are already checked on the "Installation Options" screen. Click on Install to start the installation process.
7. Insert the Utility Data Disk III and Utility Diskette for DOS and Personalization disks when prompted by the Setup program.
8. When installation has completed, remove any disk from the diskette drive, and restart your computer.
2.4 Installing Audio device driver for Windows 98 - applies to 560X only (2 mins)
Although the Native audio driver functions under Windows 98 it is necessary to follow the procedure below to ensure full functionality.
To install this driver please follow the instructions provided below:
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Insert the ThinkPad Audio Features Diskette disk into the diskette drive.
3. Click: Start=> Run.
4. Type A:\UNINSTAL in the 'Open' field and click on OK.
5. Click on Uninstall Crystal Drivers button of the "Crystal Driver Uninstall" window.
6. When the uninstall process has completed, remove any disk from the diskette drive, and click on Restart.
7. When your computer restarts and Windows 98 detects an 'Unknown Device', insert the ThinkPad Audio Features Diskette disk into the diskette drive.
8. Click on Next for the next 3 windows that appear on the screen.
9. Click on Next to start copying files to your system.
10. Click on Finish to close the "New Hardware Device" window. Remove the diskette.
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