June 5, 20197 yr so one last lingering problem to iron out w/ this Optiplex GX260, "Networking" this particular one based on service tag, uses the Intel 8254x 1000 NIC (windows 98 installs it as "Intel Pro 1000 MT Desktop Adapter" ) but after reboot from installing drivers, an endless loop of "Windows Protection Error" untill i remove the installed device in Device manager in Safe Mode. (the driver they provide is https://downloads.dell.com/network/R54402.EXE ) successfully installed atm is Rloew's Ram Patch, Main Core files for U98SESP3, IE6SP1, KernelEX 4.5.3(beta 17) total ram: 1256 MB any way to get Networking fixed? (would be nice to do Filesharing over the network,) and if memory serves once it is working dont i haveto do some optimization to get high network transfer speeds?
June 5, 20197 yr The rloew's RAM patch comes with the /M switch to specifically target the issue with Network Cards, read the included manual for more info. As for network optimizations, try using the TCP Optimizer v. 3.08 from here: https://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php Edited June 5, 20197 yr by MrMateczko
June 5, 20197 yr The /M Option on my RAM Limitation Patch fixes a DMA Memory issue that is often triggered by the use of Gigabit Network Adapters. The problem usually appears as a VFAT failure BSOD. I am not aware of any 9x Driver for the Intel Pro 1000 MT.
June 5, 20197 yr You can also try the latest LAN drivers from Intel for 98SE from here: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/4235/Windows-98-SE-Network-Adapter-Base-Drivers-PRO98M-EXE- What is the hardware ID (VEN&DEV) of the network card? Edited June 5, 20197 yr by MrMateczko
June 5, 20197 yr There is a newer version of the driver you have. It might help. If not maybe installing the driver before updates would work e1000w9x it's dated 01/06/2006 133kb version 8.6.17.0 http://www.driversguru.com/hardwareid-PCI---VEN_8086-_-DEV_1077-_-SUBSYS_055B1014 The file is sp33671.exe
June 6, 20197 yr Ya i could be mistaken but i'm 99% sure I ran a 1000MT in a 98se box before. There are drivers. That being said 1000MT is buggy on some intel PCI sets i thought as I recall.
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