W98 vs FireWire/USB2.0?

[NuovoTech]

Anyone here know if a FireWire/USB2 PCI card will work with Win98(1st Edition)? TIA

 

[IcemanJer]

FireWire or USB2...? Or are you looking for a combo card?

 

[NuovoTech]

Yes, a combo card such as DiLink's DFB-A5...I know it'll work with W98SE, needed 2 know if it works on W98FE

 

[IcemanJer]

if it works with Win98SE, it should also work with Win98FE. The only really big difference between the two is the Internet Connection Sharing stuff, and perhaps better driver support off of the installation CD.

The D-Link site doesn't say anything specific about Win98SE.

 

[NuovoTech]

Thanx for that info...guess I was hoping to find someone who runs W98FE & has successfully run FireWire or USB2.0. ie did it work ok, or did they have 2 apply updates, etc.
What caught my eye at that DiLink site was: "98 with USB 2.0 Support", does ths mean a patch or what?

 

[IcemanJer]

basically it means driver support, which will come off of the installation CD of the combo card.

linky to usb 2.0 faq

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Which operating systems support USB 2.0?
Microsoft has released the official USB 2.0 driver for Windows XP and Windows 2000. The version is 5.1.2600. The software is available on-line at Windows Update website. (If you don't have a USB 2.0 card installed in your system, Windows Update won't list the USB 2.0 driver as an update.)

The software company is still considering USB 2.0 support for Windows ME, but it already has decided not to bring USB 2.0 to Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE. If you have Windows 98, you will have to rely on 3rd party USB 2.0 support from USB card manufacturer.

 

[NuovoTech]

So your saying the D-Link combo comes with it's own W98 support(patch) for USB2 & FireWire? It should work ok then, correct? Thanx!

 

[IcemanJer]

if the CD comes with the drivers for Win98, then you're set.
otherwise, you will have to look elsewhere to find USB 2.0 Drivers fro Win98 because it's not on D-Link's website.