FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions )

Question:
1. Do Koutech products support Windows 7 32/64bit?
2. Do Koutech products provide drivers for Windows 7 32/64bit?
3. Where can I download Windows 7 drivers?
4. Will Koutech's IDE, SATA or eSATA Host Controller cards have any problem upgrading from previous Windows to Windows 7?
5. Do I need to install any drivers for upgrading or new fresh installation for USB 2.0 and/or FireWire Host Controller card under Windows 7?
6. Does Windows 7 have any updated drivers for 1394 FireWire Host Controllers?

Answer:
1. Do Koutech products support Windows 7 32/64bit?
Yes. 95% of Koutech's products support Windows 7 32/64bit.

2. Do Koutech products provide drivers for Windows 7 32/64bit?
Yes. Basically you can use/install Vista 32/64bit drivers for Windows 7 32/64bit and Koutech will provide all updated drivers from our website www.koutech.com.

3. Where can I download Windows 7 drivers?
You can download drivers from www.koutech.com --> Download section, or email to support@koutech.com

4. Will Koutech's IDE, SATA or eSATA Host Controller cards have any problem upgrading from previous Windows to Windows 7?
No. Koutech  will provide all necessary drivers for upgrading previous Windows to Windows 7.

5. Do I need to install any drivers for upgrading or new fresh installation for USB 2.0 and/or FireWire Host Controller card under Windows 7?
No. Windows 7 has the native drivers for all USB 2.0 and 1394 FireWire Host Controller cards.

6. Does Windows 7 have any updated drivers for 1394 FireWire Host Controllers?
Yes, The new 1394 bus driver is a single (monolithic) device driver, 1394OHCI.SYS, which was implemented by using the kernel-mode driver framework (KMDF). The legacy 1394 bus drivers included multiple device drivers that were implemented by using the Windows Driver Model (WDM) in a port/miniport configuration. The port driver is 1394BUS.SYS, and the primary miniport driver is OHCI1394.SYS.
For more information about the NEW and Legacy 1394 Bus Drivers, Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/connect/1394_windows7.mspx

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