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Question re USB features on win98se PC
I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC.
After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
You are probably not going to find any new printers that have W98SE drivers.
For example, see this HP article: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=441125&dlc=en -- Regards Ron Badour MS MVP 1997 - 2008 "Jason James" wrote in message ... I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC. After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
Jason,
My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4 port adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I have a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year old HP 1410v PSC. This works. Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I went to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates for ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2 months ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work with 98SE. DLSayre "Jason James" wrote: I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC. After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
What model HP printer do you have?
-- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "dlsayremn" wrote in message ... Jason, My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4 port adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I have a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year old HP 1410v PSC. This works. Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I went to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates for ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2 months ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work with 98SE. DLSayre "Jason James" wrote: I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC. After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
What you see in Device manager is what you'd see for that double-port, to
answer one of your questions. The first device is the USB controller on the motherboard, the second item is the part keyboard itself, the Hub it the unit that is connected to and mounted right on the mobo in this case. The hub has two ports. As for printers... Those USB ports on your machine are almost certainly USB 1.1 and that means slow. Since things like printers have gotten used to straight network connection or fast USB2, even with an Parallel port adapter, and assuming there are even drivers for your system, they aren't likely to work well if at all. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Jason James" wrote in message ... I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC. After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
I should have added that you can get a PCI card with USB2 hub(s) & ports
that will work in Windows 98SE (but not the original version of Win98) and if you can find a printer with Win98SE drivers, that's the way I would go. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message ... What you see in Device manager is what you'd see for that double-port, to answer one of your questions. The first device is the USB controller on the motherboard, the second item is the part keyboard itself, the Hub it the unit that is connected to and mounted right on the mobo in this case. The hub has two ports. As for printers... Those USB ports on your machine are almost certainly USB 1.1 and that means slow. Since things like printers have gotten used to straight network connection or fast USB2, even with an Parallel port adapter, and assuming there are even drivers for your system, they aren't likely to work well if at all. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Jason James" wrote in message ... I have just one more question re the USB facilities on my 98se PC. After I successfully plugged a new KB into 1 of 2 USB ports on the rear panel, (initially I thought there was only one) I was looking at some cheap printer/scanners etc for $69. But like all peripherals these days they are USB. I understand that a converter adapter may get me back into the parallel port,..but before that decision I had a look at "System Properties" then "Device manager" then opened 3 headings under "USB Controllers" 1st Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to USBUniversal Host Controller (exists in all hardware profiles) 2nd USB Composite Device (exists in all hardware profiles) 3rd USB Root hub (exists in all hardware profiles) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Does this info indicate anything meaningfull about the 2 USB ports on the PC, in particular whether a printer can be connected to second USB, or whether a piggy back to the 1st (which currently has the KB). TIA,..Jason Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
"Gary S. Terhune" none wrote in message ... I should have added that you can get a PCI card with USB2 hub(s) & ports that will work in Windows 98SE (but not the original version of Win98) and if you can find a printer with Win98SE drivers, that's the way I would go. Much obliged Gary,..Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
"Ron Badour" wrote in message ... You are probably not going to find any new printers that have W98SE drivers. For example, see this HP article: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=441125&dlc=en Thanx for that Ron. I'll do a search of the different printers on sale. Never know, one brand may support 98se if it's old stock. Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
"dlsayremn" wrote in message ... Jason, My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4 port adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I have a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year old HP 1410v PSC. This works. Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I went to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates for ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2 months ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work with 98SE. Thanx for that info DLS. Much obliged,..Jason |
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Question re USB features on win98se PC
On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:30:03 -0700, dlsayremn
put finger to keyboard and composed: Jason, My Gateway 98SE has only two USB ports on the back. On one I have a 4 port adaptor with Boston USB speakers and USB KB with USB mouse. The other I have a 4 port adaptor with USR wireless adaptor and USB connector for a 3 year old HP 1410v PSC. This works. Ron is right about support for 98 at HP, not sure about any one else. I went to get updated drivers for my printer and could not access any updates for ME/98SE/98 even though they were listed and I was able to get them 2 months ago. So be sure to check the box to see if the printer you buy will work with 98SE. DLSayre I notice that the Win2K and XP downloads appear to be the same size (48MB/310MB) and version (5.3.0b). Perhaps the Win98/ME drivers are included in the same bundle? In fact the Win9X/ME drivers *were* included in the 48MB 2K/XP package. If you check the %temp% directory before the installer begins the installation, you will see that it creates a temporary subdirectory named ... HP_WebRelease\common\drivers\win9x_me - Franc Zabkar -- Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email. |
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