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TP 365X/XD - Windows 98 Upgrade Information
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Revision 1.09 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 is recommended that all attachable devices, except for an external diskette drive, be removed from your ThinkPad before upgrading to Windows* 98. This includes 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 upgrade installation, Windows 98 may not run as explained in this document.
This document contains information to assist you in upgrading from Microsoft Windows* 95 to Windows 98 operating system on IBM** ThinkPad 365X and 365XD systems. Please be certain Windows 95 is functioning properly on your system before upgrading to Windows 98. If you are unsure whether the OS is functioning properly, IBM recommends that you save all important data and use the recovery CD to restore your system to Windows 95 prior to starting the upgrade process.
* Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
** Trademark of IBM Corporation
Please start from step 1 of this guide to upgrade your ThinkPad from a version of Windows 95 to Windows 98.
To install Windows 98 to a blank hard drive, click here.
Table of Contents
Upgrade Guide to Windows 98
Step 1: Before Upgrading to 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
1.3.1 Download the System Program Service Diskette
1.3.2 Creating the System Program Service Diskette
1.3.3 Using the System Program Service Diskette (2-3 min)
Step 2: Removing Preinstalled Software
2.1 PC Card Director for Windows 95
2.2 TranXit / TranXit2
Step 3: Upgrading to Windows 98
3.1 Upgrading to Windows 98 (35-45 min)
3.2 Installing the ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 (2-3 min)
3.3 Installing ThinkPad Video device driver (2-3 min)
Step 1: Before Upgrading to Windows 98
1.1 Backing up your software and data
Before upgrading your ThinkPad to Windows 98, 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.
1.2 How to get updated software from IBM
Before upgrading your ThinkPad to Windows 98, you will need to obtain updated software from IBM.
Here is a list of the software you will need to obtain for your computer before upgrading to Windows 98:
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System Program Service Diskette for 365X/365XD |
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ThinkPad Utility |
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Utility Diskette for Windows 95 |
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Personalization Editor Data diskette |
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Video |
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Video Features Diskette for Windows 95 |
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For a list of the most recent drivers for the ThinkPad 365X and 365XD, 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 Internet
The home page for IBM PC Company file matrixes is: "> http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/thinkpad/tpopsys.html
Please note in each of the installation sections under step 3, there are icons that will direct you to the location where you can obtain the software.
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
Before upgrading your ThinkPad to Windows 98, 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 System Program Service Diskette
To build the System Program Service Diskette, please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Download the file to a temporary directory on your hard drive.
2. Insert a blank formatted disk into the diskette 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.
1.3.2 Using the System Program Service Diskette (2-3 min)
After creating the System Program Service Diskette follow the instructions provided 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 Enbler, 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.
7. Remove the System Program Service Diskette from the diskette drive and press 'Enter' to restart your computer.
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.
Step 2: Removing Preinstalled Software
2.1 PC Card Director for Windows 95
The features the PC Card Director provided on your ThinkPad under Windows 95, will not be needed on Windows 98. Windows 98 offers improved PC Card/CardBus support that makes it easier for the OS to discover information about resources and configuring these devices. Therefore, it's recommended that this application be removed from your computer before or after upgrading to Windows 98.
To download the PC Card Director Removal Diskette from IBM's Web site, click here.
To uninstall the PC Card Director from your ThinkPad, please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Start Windows 95/98
2. Remove all PC Card cards from the system's PC Card slots.
3. Insert the PC Card Director Removal Diskette disk into the diskette drive.
4. Type A:\PCDRMV.EXE in the 'Open' field and click on OK.
5. A window titled, "pcdrmv" will appear on your screen indicating that the PC Card Director is being deleted from your system.
6. When the above window disappears, remove any disk from the diskette drive, and restart your computer.
7. After restarting your system, depending on what type of PCMCIA adapter/socket device your system is using, you may have to perform some additional steps. If the 'MS PC Card Wizard' appears on your screen after restarting your computer, perform the following steps:
a. Click on Next, then Next one last time.
b. Click on Finish to close the PC Card Wizard.
2.2 TranXit / TranXit2
The TranXit / TranXit2 application will no longer function properly once you upgrade your ThinkPad to Windows 98. If a version of TranXit is installed on your computer under Windows 95, it's recommended that this application be uninstalled before or after upgrading to Window 98.
Note: If you wish to continue using this software package, you need to upgrade to the full retail version of Intellisync for Windows 95/98. You can purchase the full version from Puma Technology's Web Site at http://www.pumatech.com.
To uninstall this application from your computer, please the follow the instructions listed below:
1. Start Windows 95/98.
2. Click: Start=>Programs=>TranXit=>TranXit UnInstall.
3. When the dialog box titled "UnInstall" appears -- click on Proceed to remove all TranXit settings in the system.ini file.
4. A "?" dialog pops-up, click YES to restart computer and save all work.
Step 3: Upgrading to Windows 98
3.1 Upgrading to Windows 98 (35-45 min)
When upgrading to Windows 98, it is recommended that you review the information provided in the Windows 98 upgrade/installation guide. When you do an upgrade installation over Windows 95, the Windows 98 Setup routine will assume your existing configuration is correct and will leave your system settings as they are. To upgrade from a version of Windows 95, please follow the instructions listed below:
Note: Before upgrading your ThinkPad to Windows 98, 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 upgrading to 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. In addition, all important data files should be backed-up to diskette.
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Close any other Windows programs you might have open.
3. Insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Immediately after inserting the installation CD a window titled "Windows 98 CD-ROM" will appear on your screen. To upgrade your computer to Windows 98 now, click on YES.
If the "Windows 98 CD-ROM" window does not appear on your screen, please perform the following steps:
a. Click: Start => Run.
b. Type D:\Win98\SETUP in the 'Open' field, where the letter (D:) is the drive designation for your computer's CD-ROM. Then, click OK.
5. When the upgrade installation to Windows 98 starts, please 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 upgrade process is completed, your computer will be ready to run Windows 98.
*** During the initial stages of the Windows 98 Setup process, a window panel titled "Save System Files" will appear on the screen. When this window appears, you will be asked if you want to save your existing MS-DOS and Windows system files. As a precaution, Microsoft has included this option to allow you to uninstall Windows 98 if necessary and resort back to Windows 95. Choosing this option requires you to have up to 50 MB of free disk space.
Note: If you are upgrading your ThinkPad to Windows 98 and are using the OS/2 Boot Manager, you may experience an exception error during the setup process. If this occurs, power-off and restart your computer. After restarting your computer, the Setup program will proceed with the installation of Windows 98.
3.2 Installing the ThinkPad Utility for Windows 98 (2-3 min)
The ThinkPad Utility will allow you to select various features for your ThinkPad under Windows 98. Such features include: power management, Fuel-Gauge 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 instructions listed below to install the ThinkPad Utility on your computer:
1. Start Windows 98.
2. Insert the ThinkPad Utility Diskette for Windows 95 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. When the Install window appears on your screen, click on OK to proceed with the installation.
6. Choose the path to copy the files to - we recommend using the default path. Then click on OK.
7. The default choices are already checked on the Installation Options screen. Click on Install to start the installation process.
8. Insert the Utility Data Diskette II and Utility Diskette for DOS & Personalization disks into the diskette drive when prompted by the Setup program. After inserting each disk, confirm the drive letter is A:\ in the dialog box, and click on OK.
9. When installation has completed, remove any disk from the diskette drive, and restart your computer.
3.3 Installing ThinkPad Video device driver (2-3 min)
The Windows 95 video device driver for the ThinkPad 365X/XD will automatically migrate to the Windows 98 environment. However, this driver offers limited/minimal functionality and support for your ThinkPad under Windows 98 and should be replaced with an updated video device driver provided by IBM.
To install the driver, please follow the instructions listed 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 for Windows 95 disk into the diskette drive.
7. Click on Next, then select the "Display a list of all drivers in a specific location..." option, then click on Next.
8. Click on Have disk....
9. Confirm the drive letter is A:\ in the dialog box, and click on OK.
10. Highlight the "IBM ThinkPad(Cyber9320) PCI" entry and click on OK of the "Select Drive" window.
11. When the window titled "Update Driver Warning" appears on your screen, click on YES to confirm you want to install this driver on your computer.
12. Click on Next to start copying the files to your system.
13. Next, click on Finish, close the "Advanced Properties" window, then the "Display Properties" window.
14. Remove any disk from the diskette drive, and click on YES to restart your machine.
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