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ATHENA CPU User Manual V1.40 Page 34
9. NOTES ON OPERATING SYSTEMS AND BOOTING PROCEDURES
9.1 Windows Operating Systems Installation Issues
Installation of Windows operating systems ( Win98/2000/XP ) should follow the sequence below.
If the sequence is not followed certain drivers might not work and may prevent the device from
functioning properly under Windows.
1) Enable CD-ROM support in the BIOS. Change boot sequence in BIOS so system boots from
CD-ROM first.
2) Insert Windows installation CD into CD-ROM and restart computer
3) Follow the instructions for installing Windows.
9.1.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION
4) Install the Via “4-in-1” driver first. Install driver v4.35 for Windows 98, v4.40 or later for
Windows 2000/XP. During installation select the following options:
a. Normal Install
b. Select the following four options
i. VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver
ii. AGP VxD Driver
iii. IRQ Routing Miniport Driver
iv. VIA INF Driver v1.40a
c. Install VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver
d. Enable DMA Mode
e. Install VIA AGP VXD in Turbo Mode
f. Install VIA IRQ Routing Miniport Driver
5) Now install the Via/S3 Video driver. Follow installation instructions.
6) Install the Via Sound driver. Make sure the sound driver is ComboAudio v3.90 or later
7) Install the National Semiconductors Network driver.
8) The USB driver for the floppy drive needs to be loaded before the USB floppy drive will be
functional under Windows (legacy support will provide floppy access for DOS boot).
9.1.2 BIOS SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS
• “OS” Setting : When using any version of Windows, the “Operating System” selection in the
BIOS setup menus should be set to “Win98”.
• “Audio” Setting : “Legacy Audio” must be disabled for Windows to boot properly.