W98 startup-Scanning PCI bus using Mechanism #2?

[bygdaddy]

Using the W98 startup disc. Enable CD-ROM support. It goes through the scanning PCI bus. Then I get a "Scanning PCI bus using mechanism #2". System just hangs there. Floppy drive light lit, but nothing happens. I let it sit for approx. 60 mins, still nothing. Any help appreciated. Thx.