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  #11  
Old November 1st 07, 02:13 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
98 Guy
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Default Building Windows 98 computer

pcbuilder98 wrote:

Look he

http://www.msfn.org/board/Modern_mot..._9_t97588.html

I personally recommend this board:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...4COREDUAL-VSTA


I would safe if I could find a page on the asrock site where is
says that this mother board is compatiable with WIN98. So far I
haven't been able to find such a page. Is there such a page?


No, there is no such page.

No (new) motherboard sold today, or for the past 2 years at least,
will claim to be compatible with Windows 98.

If you read the msfn thread, you would see that there is win-98 driver
support for several chipsets that are used in new motherboards.

There is one motherboard component that I haven't ever seen win-98
driver support for - and that's the HD audio component that started to
appear on motherboards 2 or 3 years ago.

So you can fart around and try to find an old legacy motherboard
(either used, or new-in-box) that dates from 2003, or you can take a
chance on one of the boards mentioned in that thread.
  #12  
Old November 1st 07, 02:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
pcbuilder98
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Default Building Windows 98 computer

"98 Guy" wrote in message ...
pcbuilder98 wrote:

Look he


http://www.msfn.org/board/Modern_mot..._9_t97588.html

I personally recommend this board:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...4COREDUAL-VSTA


I would safe if I could find a page on the asrock site where is
says that this mother board is compatiable with WIN98. So far I
haven't been able to find such a page. Is there such a page?


No, there is no such page.

No (new) motherboard sold today, or for the past 2 years at least,
will claim to be compatible with Windows 98.

If you read the msfn thread, you would see that there is win-98 driver
support for several chipsets that are used in new motherboards.

There is one motherboard component that I haven't ever seen win-98
driver support for - and that's the HD audio component that started to
appear on motherboards 2 or 3 years ago.

So you can fart around and try to find an old legacy motherboard
(either used, or new-in-box) that dates from 2003, or you can take a
chance on one of the boards mentioned in that thread.


I assumed you were saying that the board you recommended definitely supports
WIN98. My mistake. As for the thread It's long, rambling and the authors
first language is not English which makes an already challenging subject
just that much harder to understand. If I possibly can I like to avoid
taking risks when making a purchase. I do however appreciate you input.

I don't know the vintage but I have found a board that supports WIN98:
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...t.php?S_ID=201

I'm curios to know if it's still in production or what it's vintage is.
Perhaps you might know? This would make a good subject for an FAQ by someone
who's first language is English.
Thanks
pcbuilder98


  #13  
Old November 1st 07, 02:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
pcbuilder98
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Default Building Windows 98 computer

"98 Guy" wrote in message ...
pcbuilder98 wrote:

Look he


http://www.msfn.org/board/Modern_mot..._9_t97588.html

I personally recommend this board:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...4COREDUAL-VSTA


I would safe if I could find a page on the asrock site where is
says that this mother board is compatiable with WIN98. So far I
haven't been able to find such a page. Is there such a page?


No, there is no such page.

No (new) motherboard sold today, or for the past 2 years at least,
will claim to be compatible with Windows 98.

If you read the msfn thread, you would see that there is win-98 driver
support for several chipsets that are used in new motherboards.

There is one motherboard component that I haven't ever seen win-98
driver support for - and that's the HD audio component that started to
appear on motherboards 2 or 3 years ago.

So you can fart around and try to find an old legacy motherboard
(either used, or new-in-box) that dates from 2003, or you can take a
chance on one of the boards mentioned in that thread.


I assumed you were saying that the board you recommended definitely supports
WIN98. My mistake. As for the thread It's long, rambling and the authors
first language is not English which makes an already challenging subject
just that much harder to understand. If I possibly can I like to avoid
taking risks when making a purchase. I do however appreciate you input.

I don't know the vintage but I have found a board that supports WIN98:
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...t.php?S_ID=201

I'm curios to know if it's still in production or what it's vintage is.
Perhaps you might know? This would make a good subject for an FAQ by someone
who's first language is English.
Thanks
pcbuilder98


  #14  
Old November 2nd 07, 01:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
98 Guy
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Default Building Windows 98 computer

pcbuilder98 wrote:

I assumed you were saying that the board you recommended
definitely supports WIN98. My mistake.


Yes, I've installed win-98 on a system with the Asrock motherboard -
specifically the DUAL VSTA board (intel CPU, Via PT880 chipset. I've
since bought what I think is a revision to that board, the
previously-mentioned 4core Dual VSTA, which I believe is basically
identical except for supporting the quad-core CPU's.

I don't know the vintage but I have found a board that supports
WIN98:
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...t.php?S_ID=201

I'm curios to know if it's still in production or what it's
vintage is. Perhaps you might know?


The board supports Athlon and Sempron (socket 754). I'm not that
familliar with AMD CPU's, but the Sempron was the successor /
replacement for the Duron. Word of the Sempron first emerged in mid
2004, and it probably started shipping in August or Sept 2004.

The board uses the Nvidia Nforce 3 chipset, which appears to have
win-98 drivers.

You should make sure you can get a socket 754 CPU to go with that
board. I did a quick look and didn't see anyone offering such a CPU.
If this is true, then you'd have better luck getting a socket 939 CPU
(if you stick with AMD). You might want to look at this board:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...ual-VSTA&s=939

It uses the ULi M1695 chipset, which seems to have win-98 support:

http://www.uli.com.tw/eng/support/drivers.php
  #15  
Old November 2nd 07, 01:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
98 Guy
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Posts: 2,951
Default Building Windows 98 computer

pcbuilder98 wrote:

I assumed you were saying that the board you recommended
definitely supports WIN98. My mistake.


Yes, I've installed win-98 on a system with the Asrock motherboard -
specifically the DUAL VSTA board (intel CPU, Via PT880 chipset. I've
since bought what I think is a revision to that board, the
previously-mentioned 4core Dual VSTA, which I believe is basically
identical except for supporting the quad-core CPU's.

I don't know the vintage but I have found a board that supports
WIN98:
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/...t.php?S_ID=201

I'm curios to know if it's still in production or what it's
vintage is. Perhaps you might know?


The board supports Athlon and Sempron (socket 754). I'm not that
familliar with AMD CPU's, but the Sempron was the successor /
replacement for the Duron. Word of the Sempron first emerged in mid
2004, and it probably started shipping in August or Sept 2004.

The board uses the Nvidia Nforce 3 chipset, which appears to have
win-98 drivers.

You should make sure you can get a socket 754 CPU to go with that
board. I did a quick look and didn't see anyone offering such a CPU.
If this is true, then you'd have better luck getting a socket 939 CPU
(if you stick with AMD). You might want to look at this board:

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.as...ual-VSTA&s=939

It uses the ULi M1695 chipset, which seems to have win-98 support:

http://www.uli.com.tw/eng/support/drivers.php
  #16  
Old November 14th 07, 02:43 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
thecreator
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Default Building Windows 98 computer

Hi pcbuilder98,

Be warn! There is a limit of the amount of memory that can be installed
with Windows 98 or 98 SE. The limit is 1 GB. You won't be able to access
Safe Mode for Windows 98, if more than 1 GB or ram is installed.


--
thecreator


"pcbuilder98" wrote in message
...
I want to build a Windows 98 computer. I'm seeking help finding hardware
compatible with Windows 98. I need manufacturer model numbers please.
TIA
pcbuilder98




  #17  
Old November 14th 07, 02:43 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.performance
thecreator
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Posts: 16
Default Building Windows 98 computer

Hi pcbuilder98,

Be warn! There is a limit of the amount of memory that can be installed
with Windows 98 or 98 SE. The limit is 1 GB. You won't be able to access
Safe Mode for Windows 98, if more than 1 GB or ram is installed.


--
thecreator


"pcbuilder98" wrote in message
...
I want to build a Windows 98 computer. I'm seeking help finding hardware
compatible with Windows 98. I need manufacturer model numbers please.
TIA
pcbuilder98




 




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