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Guest kraut
Posted

I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

2.

 

Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

 

TIA

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

For Windows 98 SE (but NOT the original 98), you simply add a USB2 card.

Just make certain that Windows 98 SE drivers are supplied. Here's one that

will work:

http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-5-Port-Card/dp/B000E6HFX0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1215826945&sr=1-2

 

If that link is broken, use TinyURL = http://tinyurl.com/5agwyz

 

--

Gary S. Terhune

MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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>

>

> I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

> with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

> need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

> 2.

>

> Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>

> TIA

>

>

Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

In news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com ,

kraut contemplated and posted:

 

| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

| 2.

|

| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

|

| TIA

 

Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have been

configured as such.

To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to find one

with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

 

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Guest thanatoid
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

"MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in

news:#CxU$N84IHA.4344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl:

> In news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com ,

> kraut contemplated and posted:

>

>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US

>| that came with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good

>| yet and does what I need it too. The only thing is that

>| it would be nice to have USB ver 2.

>|

>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to

>| USB ver 2??

>|

>| TIA

>

> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would

> have been

> configured as such.

> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be

> wise to find one

> with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

 

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't a motherboard from

a machine like the one described be unable to support the speed

of USB 2, even if you somehow found drivers for it?

 

USB2 is backwards compatible with 1.1 and if your machine is

that old (mine is even older), 1.1 will be enough of a treat,

IMHO. I am pretty sure you can't buy anything that's not ver. 2

by now, cards or peripherals.

 

 

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Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

In news:Xns9AD9314A8E463thanexit@66.250.146.158 ,

thanatoid contemplated and posted:

 

| "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com> wrote in

| news:#CxU$N84IHA.4344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl:

|

|> In news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com ,

|> kraut contemplated and posted:

|>

|>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US

|>| that came with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good

|>| yet and does what I need it too. The only thing is that

|>| it would be nice to have USB ver 2.

|>|

|>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to

|>| USB ver 2??

|>|

|>| TIA

|>

|> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would

|> have been

|> configured as such.

|> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be

|> wise to find one

|> with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

|

| Please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't a motherboard from

| a machine like the one described be unable to support the speed

| of USB 2, even if you somehow found drivers for it?

 

quote

|> it would

|> have been

|> configured as such.

end quote

 

|

| USB2 is backwards compatible with 1.1 and if your machine is

| that old (mine is even older), 1.1 will be enough of a treat,

| IMHO. I am pretty sure you can't buy anything that's not ver. 2

| by now, cards or peripherals.

 

You woud be correct for new parts, but USB 1{.1} used adapters obviously

still exist..

 

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http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

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Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:47 -0400, "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com>

wrote:

>In news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com ,

>kraut contemplated and posted:

>

>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

>| 2.

>|

>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>|

>| TIA

>

> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have been

>configured as such.

> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to find one

>with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

>

>--

> MEB

> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>--

>_________

 

When I got system it had Win 98 and USB 2 was not out yet. That is

probably why it had version 1.

Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

In news:06ui74pqem6crkr2ej861sup39aktcugnk@4ax.com ,

kraut contemplated and posted:

 

| On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:03:47 -0400, "MEB" <meb@not here@hotmail.com>

| wrote:

|

|>In news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com ,

|>kraut contemplated and posted:

|>

|>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

|>| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

|>| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB

|>| ver 2.

|>|

|>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

|>|

|>| TIA

|>

|> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have been

|>configured as such.

|> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to

|>find one with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

|>

|>--

|> MEB

|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

|>--

|>_________

|

| When I got system it had Win 98 and USB 2 was not out yet. That is

| probably why it had version 1.

 

Well, what model Pakard Bell are we discussing, we can look at the specs to

see if the board supported USB 2.0.

 

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MEB

http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

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Guest Buffalo
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

 

 

kraut wrote:

> I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

> with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

> need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

> 2.

>

> Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>

> TIA

 

I bought a USB card that fits in a PCI slot and the cost was only around $10

US.

There are a wide variety including those that even have firewire, etc

connectors on them.

One place to check for a quick idea is pricewatch.com .

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

 

Thanks for reply. Will chech it out.

 

On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:44:45 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote:

>For Windows 98 SE (but NOT the original 98), you simply add a USB2 card.

>Just make certain that Windows 98 SE drivers are supplied. Here's one that

>will work:

>http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-5-Port-Card/dp/B000E6HFX0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1215826945&sr=1-2

>

>If that link is broken, use TinyURL = http://tinyurl.com/5agwyz

>

>--

>Gary S. Terhune

>MS-MVP Shell/User

>http://grystmill.com

>

>"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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>>

>>

>> I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>> with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>> need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

>> 2.

>>

>> Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>>

>> TIA

>>

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

>|>

>|>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>|>| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>|>| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB

>|>| ver 2.

>|>|

>|>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>|>|

>|>| TIA

>|>

>|> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have been

>|>configured as such.

>|> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to

>|>find one with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

>|>

>|>--

>|> MEB

>|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>|>--

>|>_________

>|

>| When I got system it had Win 98 and USB 2 was not out yet. That is

>| probably why it had version 1.

>

> Well, what model Pakard Bell are we discussing, we can look at the specs to

>see if the board supported USB 2.0.

>

>--

> MEB

> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>--

 

Packard Bell

Model # LG SUPR 1985

Motherbroad MB930

Manufacturers Number 845589116

Manufacturers Date / Time 11/13/98 11:11 AM

Serial Number P486059838+

Case Type Micro ATX

CPU AMDK6

Speed 333 MHz

Memory Upgraded to 512 MB

Bios Version Award 5100111

 

The above info came from the PB system credentials program that came

with the system.

 

USB Controllers Acer Labs Hardware Version 003 from in device manager.

 

I tryed to install some USB hardware a while back and it would not go

because it said I had USB version 1.1 and need version2

Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

In news:1v6l74ljvsepgl6qi6ep7j522asqhb8ler@4ax.com ,

kraut contemplated and posted:

 

|>|>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

|>|>| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

|>|>| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB

|>|>| ver 2.

|>|>|

|>|>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver

|>|>| 2??

|>|>|

|>|>| TIA

|>|>

|>|> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have

|>|>been configured as such.

|>|> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to

|>|>find one with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

|>|>

|>|>--

|>|> MEB

|>|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

|>|>--

|>|>_________

|>|

|>| When I got system it had Win 98 and USB 2 was not out yet. That is

|>| probably why it had version 1.

|>

|> Well, what model Pakard Bell are we discussing, we can look at the

|>specs to see if the board supported USB 2.0.

|>

|>--

|> MEB

|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

|>--

|

| Packard Bell

| Model # LG SUPR 1985

| Motherbroad MB930

| Manufacturers Number 845589116

| Manufacturers Date / Time 11/13/98 11:11 AM

| Serial Number P486059838+

| Case Type Micro ATX

| CPU AMDK6

| Speed 333 MHz

| Memory Upgraded to 512 MB

| Bios Version Award 5100111

|

| The above info came from the PB system credentials program that came

| with the system.

|

| USB Controllers Acer Labs Hardware Version 003 from in device manager.

|

| I tryed to install some USB hardware a while back and it would not go

| because it said I had USB version 1.1 and need version2

 

Well, thought that would help, but it must be so old there isn't any

readily available info...

 

Okay, nearest I can find was originally configured for Win95, best possible

USB 1, so a USB 2.0 adapter and 98SE will be required.

 

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MEB

http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

--

_________

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

>

>|>|>| I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>|>|>| with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>|>|>| need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB

>|>|>| ver 2.

>|>|>|

>|>|>| Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver

>|>|>| 2??

>|>|>|

>|>|>| TIA

>|>|>

>|>|> Depends upon the motherboard, if it supported 2.0 it would have

>|>|>been configured as such.

>|>|> To get USB 2.0 buy an adapter which provides it. Might be wise to

>|>|>find one with the 98SE software/support IF it requires it.

>|>|>

>|>|>--

>|>|> MEB

>|>|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>|>|>--

>|>|>_________

>|>|

>|>| When I got system it had Win 98 and USB 2 was not out yet. That is

>|>| probably why it had version 1.

>|>

>|> Well, what model Pakard Bell are we discussing, we can look at the

>|>specs to see if the board supported USB 2.0.

>|>

>|>--

>|> MEB

>|> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>|>--

>|

>| Packard Bell

>| Model # LG SUPR 1985

>| Motherbroad MB930

>| Manufacturers Number 845589116

>| Manufacturers Date / Time 11/13/98 11:11 AM

>| Serial Number P486059838+

>| Case Type Micro ATX

>| CPU AMDK6

>| Speed 333 MHz

>| Memory Upgraded to 512 MB

>| Bios Version Award 5100111

>|

>| The above info came from the PB system credentials program that came

>| with the system.

>|

>| USB Controllers Acer Labs Hardware Version 003 from in device manager.

>|

>| I tryed to install some USB hardware a while back and it would not go

>| because it said I had USB version 1.1 and need version2

>

> Well, thought that would help, but it must be so old there isn't any

>readily available info...

>

> Okay, nearest I can find was originally configured for Win95, best possible

>USB 1, so a USB 2.0 adapter and 98SE will be required.

>

>--

> MEB

> http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com

>--

>_________

>

>

>

 

The system was purchased new by me in 12/11/98 and came with Win98 and

2 usb 1 ports which I upgraded to 98se.

 

I have all the original books, receipts, etc for it so I know the

above info is correct and it did not have 95 on it.

 

Guess I will try the USB2 card Gary S. Terhune spoke about earlier.

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

 

If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

 

TIA

 

On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:44:45 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote:

>For Windows 98 SE (but NOT the original 98), you simply add a USB2 card.

>Just make certain that Windows 98 SE drivers are supplied. Here's one that

>will work:

>http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-5-Port-Card/dp/B000E6HFX0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1215826945&sr=1-2

>

>If that link is broken, use TinyURL = http://tinyurl.com/5agwyz

>

>--

>Gary S. Terhune

>MS-MVP Shell/User

>http://grystmill.com

>

>"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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>>

>>

>> I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>> with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>> need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

>> 2.

>>

>> Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>>

>> TIA

>>

>>

>

Guest Buffalo
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

 

 

kraut wrote:

> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>

> TIA

>

When I installed the PCI USB2 card on my Win98SE system, I did not have to

remove/disable my USB 1 ports. In fact, I use both at the same time.

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

No.

 

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MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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>

> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>

> TIA

>

> On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:44:45 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote:

>

>>For Windows 98 SE (but NOT the original 98), you simply add a USB2 card.

>>Just make certain that Windows 98 SE drivers are supplied. Here's one that

>>will work:

>>http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Speed-USB-2-0-5-Port-Card/dp/B000E6HFX0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1215826945&sr=1-2

>>

>>If that link is broken, use TinyURL = http://tinyurl.com/5agwyz

>>

>>--

>>Gary S. Terhune

>>MS-MVP Shell/User

>>http://grystmill.com

>>

>>"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

>>news:omvf74tt3dlae8vkml2mv0qscgk00bbt5m@4ax.com...

>>>

>>>

>>> I have a Packard Bell from when they were sold in the US that came

>>> with 98se and USB ver 1. The system runs good yet and does what I

>>> need it too. The only thing is that it would be nice to have USB ver

>>> 2.

>>>

>>> Is it possible and not too much trouble to change it to USB ver 2??

>>>

>>> TIA

>>>

>>>

>>

>

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:23:29 -0600, "Buffalo" <Eric@nada.com.invalid>

wrote:

>

>

>kraut wrote:

>> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

>> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>>

>> TIA

>>

>When I installed the PCI USB2 card on my Win98SE system, I did not have to

>remove/disable my USB 1 ports. In fact, I use both at the same time.

>

 

I opened my case and there are only 2 PCI slots of which one contains

the ethnet card ans the other the card for the modem so I guess that

means I do not install a USB 2 card.

 

It is too old a system to start over hauling it or whatever to get USB

2 capabilities so I guess it is use as is or get a new system! UGH

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Why do you need a network card AND a telephone modem? How do you connect to

the internet? Are you providing Internet Sharing from your machine?

 

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MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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> On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:23:29 -0600, "Buffalo" <Eric@nada.com.invalid>

> wrote:

>

>>

>>

>>kraut wrote:

>>> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

>>> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>>>

>>> TIA

>>>

>>When I installed the PCI USB2 card on my Win98SE system, I did not have to

>>remove/disable my USB 1 ports. In fact, I use both at the same time.

>>

>

> I opened my case and there are only 2 PCI slots of which one contains

> the ethnet card ans the other the card for the modem so I guess that

> means I do not install a USB 2 card.

>

> It is too old a system to start over hauling it or whatever to get USB

> 2 capabilities so I guess it is use as is or get a new system! UGH

>

>

>

Guest kraut
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

 

 

The ethernet card (network card) is for the high speed DSL modem and

the card for the moden or whatever was installed when I got the

Packard Bell system new back in 1998.

 

I could probably remove the card for modem but I use it if I ever need

a backup plus I do not really know a lot about working on these so to

remove it and do whatever I would have to get it done and it is too

old a system for me to start monkeying with it and putting money into

it.

 

So------- As I said I guess it is use as is or get new system.

 

Thanks all.

 

>Why do you need a network card AND a telephone modem? How do you connect to

>the internet? Are you providing Internet Sharing from your machine?

>

>>>> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

>>>> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>>>>

>>>> TIA

>>>>

>>>When I installed the PCI USB2 card on my Win98SE system, I did not have to

>>>remove/disable my USB 1 ports. In fact, I use both at the same time.

>>>

>>

>> I opened my case and there are only 2 PCI slots of which one contains

>> the ethnet card ans the other the card for the modem so I guess that

>> means I do not install a USB 2 card.

>>

>> It is too old a system to start over hauling it or whatever to get USB

>> 2 capabilities so I guess it is use as is or get a new system! UGH

>>

Guest Gary S. Terhune
Posted

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Ahh, well if you're looking for the right reason, now isn't a bad time to be

considering your options relative to getting a new machine. There's still

plenty of XP's around, or you can go for Vista and a rather steeper learning

curve.

 

--

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MS-MVP Shell/User

http://grystmill.com

 

"kraut" <NewsGroupsPlease@NewsGroupsPlease.org> wrote in message

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>

>

> The ethernet card (network card) is for the high speed DSL modem and

> the card for the moden or whatever was installed when I got the

> Packard Bell system new back in 1998.

>

> I could probably remove the card for modem but I use it if I ever need

> a backup plus I do not really know a lot about working on these so to

> remove it and do whatever I would have to get it done and it is too

> old a system for me to start monkeying with it and putting money into

> it.

>

> So------- As I said I guess it is use as is or get new system.

>

> Thanks all.

>

>

>>Why do you need a network card AND a telephone modem? How do you connect

>>to

>>the internet? Are you providing Internet Sharing from your machine?

>>

>

>>>>> If I install the USB2 card you memtion below will I need to remove /

>>>>> disable the 2 USB 1 ports the are in system now??

>>>>>

>>>>> TIA

>>>>>

>

>>>>When I installed the PCI USB2 card on my Win98SE system, I did not have

>>>>to

>>>>remove/disable my USB 1 ports. In fact, I use both at the same time.

>>>>

>

>>>

>>> I opened my case and there are only 2 PCI slots of which one contains

>>> the ethnet card ans the other the card for the modem so I guess that

>>> means I do not install a USB 2 card.

>>>

>>> It is too old a system to start over hauling it or whatever to get USB

>>> 2 capabilities so I guess it is use as is or get a new system! UGH

>>>

>

Guest Franc Zabkar
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Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question

 

On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:22:01 -0400, kraut

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>Packard Bell

>Model # LG SUPR 1985

>Motherbroad MB930

 

I think this is your motherboard:

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/pb/mb/930.htm

 

Chipset : ALi Aladdin V M1541/M1543C AGP/PCI/ISA

 

Interfaces :

Dual USB connector

 

The absence of a specific reference to USB 1.1 or 2.0 suggests that

your onboard USB is not 2.0 capable.

 

In fact the datasheet for the Aladdin V chipset ...

 

http://ssu5.sumdu.edu.ua/Drivers/mb/ali/doc/1541pbc4.pdf..pdf

 

.... states that it only supports USB 1.0a.

 

====================================================================

USB Interface

 

· One Root Hub with three USB ports based on OpenHCI 1.0a

specification

 

· Supports FS (12Mbits/sec) and LS (1.5Mbits/sec) Serial Transfer

 

· Supports Legacy Keyboard and Mouse Software with USB-based Keyboard

and mouse

====================================================================

 

- Franc Zabkar

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Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:35:29 -0400, kraut

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>The ethernet card (network card) is for the high speed DSL modem and

>the card for the moden or whatever was installed when I got the

>Packard Bell system new back in 1998.

>

>I could probably remove the card for modem but I use it if I ever need

>a backup plus I do not really know a lot about working on these so to

>remove it and do whatever I would have to get it done and it is too

>old a system for me to start monkeying with it and putting money into

>it.

>

>So------- As I said I guess it is use as is or get new system.

>

>Thanks all.

 

You could use an external serial modem in place of the internal one.

That should cost peanuts in the second hand market.

 

A cheap speed upgrade would be an AMD K6-2 450MHz CPU. Use the x2 CPU

clock multiplier setting (this translates to 6x) and an FSB speed of

75 MHz. You may be lucky and find an AMD K6-3 that works with your

motherboard.

 

Alternatively, overclocking your existing CPU would cost you nothing.

You could try 75 MHz x 5 (375 MHz) or 75 x 5.5 (412 MHz) or 66 x 6

(400 MHz, use the 2X setting). You might need to bump up the CPU core

voltage a little if the system becomes unstable. The jumper settings

in the manual appear to follow a binary pattern with JP1 being the

least significant bit and JP4 the MSB. Based on this assumption, I

have added those settings marked with an asterisk.

 

Vcore JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4

-------------------------------------

*2.0v open open open open

*2.1v closed open open open

2.2v OPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN

*2.3v closed closed open open

*2.4v open open closed open

*2.5v closed open closed open

*2.6V open closed closed open

2.8v OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED

2.9v CLOSED OPEN OPEN CLOSED

3.2v OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED

 

- Franc Zabkar

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Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

Re: Win 98se USB ver 1 to ver 2 update question for Gary S. Terhune

 

>

>>The ethernet card (network card) is for the high speed DSL modem and

>>the card for the moden or whatever was installed when I got the

>>Packard Bell system new back in 1998.

>>

>>I could probably remove the card for modem but I use it if I ever need

>>a backup plus I do not really know a lot about working on these so to

>>remove it and do whatever I would have to get it done and it is too

>>old a system for me to start monkeying with it and putting money into

>>it.

>>

>>So------- As I said I guess it is use as is or get new system.

>>

>>Thanks all.

>

>You could use an external serial modem in place of the internal one.

>That should cost peanuts in the second hand market.

>

>A cheap speed upgrade would be an AMD K6-2 450MHz CPU. Use the x2 CPU

>clock multiplier setting (this translates to 6x) and an FSB speed of

>75 MHz. You may be lucky and find an AMD K6-3 that works with your

>motherboard.

>

>Alternatively, overclocking your existing CPU would cost you nothing.

>You could try 75 MHz x 5 (375 MHz) or 75 x 5.5 (412 MHz) or 66 x 6

>(400 MHz, use the 2X setting). You might need to bump up the CPU core

>voltage a little if the system becomes unstable. The jumper settings

>in the manual appear to follow a binary pattern with JP1 being the

>least significant bit and JP4 the MSB. Based on this assumption, I

>have added those settings marked with an asterisk.

>

> Vcore JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4

> -------------------------------------

>*2.0v open open open open

>*2.1v closed open open open

> 2.2v OPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN

>*2.3v closed closed open open

>*2.4v open open closed open

>*2.5v closed open closed open

>*2.6V open closed closed open

> 2.8v OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED

> 2.9v CLOSED OPEN OPEN CLOSED

> 3.2v OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED

>

>- Franc Zabkar

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>Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

 

 

Thanks for suggestions but I haven't the slightest idea what you are

talking about.

 

As I said above I know about programs but when it comes to system

forget it. Anything done in the box it has to go to the shop.

 

Use as is or new system is what I have to decide now.

 

Thanks all.

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