Aztech MR8800-U User Manual
MR8800-U
56K MODEM RISER
Users Manual
Version 1.0
Contents
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Preface .......................................................................
Introduction ................................................................
Before You Begin .........................................................
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ...............................................
2.2 Safety Precaution ...................................................................
2.3 Installation Notes ...................................................................
Setting Up Your Modem Card .......................................
3.1 Configuring the Modem Card ..................................................
3.2 Installing the Modem Card ......................................................
3.3 Connecting the Modem Card...................................................
Installing the Modem Driver .........................................
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4.1 For Windows® 95 ..................................................................
4.2 For Windows® 98 ..................................................................
Testing the Modem Card ..............................................
5.1 Windows® 95/98 ..................................................................
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Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................
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Technical Specifications ................................................
Card Layout ................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Preface
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.
This manual gives you a step-by-step guide of the following:
1. Configuring of the modem card
2. Installation of the modem card
2. Connection to the phone line for Internet
3. Installation of modem drivers required to run the modem
4. Testing of the modem
The section - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) will explain some of the
technical terms used in this manual, as well as the possible solutions for some of
the commonly asked questions by users.
For further technical details on your card, you may refer to the ReadMe.txt file
found in your MR8800-U Installation CD.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of MR8800-U Modem!
With the 56K MR Modem alone, you can perform a comprehensive range of modem-
related functions including data communications, sending and receiving of faxes.
The intensive demands of todays Internet applications will no longer be a bottleneck.
Using the 56K MR Modem, you can now download graphic intensive web pages, high
bandwidth audio and video files as well as large file size software programs at speeds of
up to 56Kbps.
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Chapter 2 Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
This chapter contains information that you need to know before installing your modem
card. They are the basic system requirements needed for your modem card to run, the
safety rules to follow, as well as the installation guidelines.
2.1 Minimum System Requirements
• IBM PC-based computer with Intel
®
Celeron 366MHz Socket 370 processor
• AMR Bus slot
• 32MB RAM
• 10MB hard disk space (system files and modem drivers only)
• CD-ROM drive
• Windows
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95/98 / NT®4.0
2.2 Safety Precaution
• Do not remove your card from its protective bag until you are ready to
install it.
• Always try to hold your card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic
components on your card.
• Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. To prevent
such a damage, you must ground yourself during the installation:
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» Use a grounding strap - a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an
elastic strap at the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach
the clip to any non-painted metal surface of your computer chassis.
» If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface
of your computer chassis before you begin installation, and again
every minute or so until the installation is completed.
2.3 Installation Notes
• The graphics and screens illustrations shown in this easy start may differ
from what you see in your system, but the steps still apply.
• A Philips screwdriver is required.
• The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the
installation. Have it ready by your side.
• If you have an existing non Plug-and-Play modem installed in your computer,
you must first un-install its modem drivers before you remove the card.
Refer to the documentation of your existing modem for details.
If your existing modem is Plug-and-Play, you may proceed to install your
new modem.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Modem Card
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Setting Up Your Modem Card
This chapter contains information on how to configure, install and connect your
modem card.
3.1 Configuring the Modem Card
Please carry out the following steps BEFORE installing your modem card.
MR8800-U modem needs to be configured as either
device before you can proceed to install the card on your PC.
To determine the choice of configuration, you need to refer to the BIOS Setup
details on your Motherboard User’s Manual. Check for the presence of AC’97
Audio** setting in the BIOS Setup. (Note that not all motherboards will support
AC’97 Audio).
a) If AC’97 Audio is present, (that is you can see it in the BIOS Setup of your
motherboard User’s Manual), you may configure your card as
or
Secondary
i) If AC’97 Audio is Enabled, you must configure your card as a Secondary
device.
ii) If AC’97 Audio it Disabled, you must configure your card as a Primary
device.
(See the following page on b) If AC’97 Audio is not present (that is you cannot see it in the BIOS Setup of
your motherboard User’s Manual), you must configure your card as
device. (See the following page on -
Device
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device.
Configuring as Primary/Secondary Device
Configuring as Primary/Secondary
Primary
or
Secondary
either
Primary
)
Primary
**your system may show AC97 Audio controller
Some systems may have additional onboard audio chips. 'AC97 Audio'
and 'Onboard Audio' are two different options in the BIOS Setup. When
system is using Onboard Audio, AC'97 Audio is disabled.
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Modem Card
Configuring as Primary/Secondary Device
To configure as a
On your card, insert the jumpers on Pin
2 and 3 for J1, J2 and J3.
To configure as a
device:
On your card, insert the jumpers on Pin
1 and 2 for J1, J2 and J3.
Primary
device:
Secondary
insert the jumpers
on Pin 2 and 3.
insert the jumpers
on Pin 1 and 2.
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