This is a new build pc with an MSI 815e Pro mobo, PIII, 192mb ram.
W2k and Wxp won't install for some reason, but W98 will, even after doing a deep level format of the hdd and error check with Maxtor utility pgm.
W98 is recognizing the PCI modem as a Network communication device.
When boot up it asks for drivers for the above device and when I point to the latest 3Com modem drivers, it says it is not the correct driver for this device. I delete the Network device and try to install a modem (3Com PCI modem), and it gives me options of COM 1, COM 2, or Parallel as ports. Does not allow any other COM option.
If I choose Com1, and proceed installing a generic 3COM modem driver from W98 database, it will install a modem, but no communication can be established. (no signal is established when attempting Dial up).
Is this a bios setting or is the mobo bad?
W2k and Wxp won't install for some reason, but W98 will, even after doing a deep level format of the hdd and error check with Maxtor utility pgm.
W98 is recognizing the PCI modem as a Network communication device.
When boot up it asks for drivers for the above device and when I point to the latest 3Com modem drivers, it says it is not the correct driver for this device. I delete the Network device and try to install a modem (3Com PCI modem), and it gives me options of COM 1, COM 2, or Parallel as ports. Does not allow any other COM option.
If I choose Com1, and proceed installing a generic 3COM modem driver from W98 database, it will install a modem, but no communication can be established. (no signal is established when attempting Dial up).
Is this a bios setting or is the mobo bad?
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