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Dave C. wrote:
> "Ray K" <raykosXXX@optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:edoyd.12120$3w2.7910@fe12.lga...
>
>> I'm considering an Asus A7v400-MX. The manual states: "This
>> motherboard supports Windows 2000/XP operating systems." Does this
>> mean that the mobo will not work at all with my present W98, or
>> even W98SE or WME?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
>
> If you read the drivers list at the following url, it appears that
> Windows 98 is NOT supported. It also appears that 98SE and ME ARE
> supported. That is, at least there are drivers for the chipset (via
> 4 in 1), LAN, audio and graphics. That is a good sign, if you want
> to use 98SE or ME. I wouldn't chance it though, if you have the
> original windows 98. Windows 98 might work with the 98SE drivers,
> but it's not worth the risk to find out. Plan to use 98SE, or
> consider upgrading to Windows XP, or consider another mainboard if
> you MUST use the original windows 98. -Dave
>
>
http://usa.asus.com/support/download/item.aspx?ModelName=A7V400-MX
>
Thanks, Dave, for pointing me to that link. I had seen it before posting
this topic, but I guess I didn't pay enough attention to the OS, or
understand the conflict between the claim for W2000/xp support and the
great number of downloads that do support earlier version of Windows.
Ray