MaxTech PCI Internal Voice FAX Data Speakerphone Modem User Manual
High Performance
V.90/V.34+/V.42bis
56K BPS
PCI Internal
Voice/FAX/Data/
Speakerphone
Modem
User's Manual
Contents
Section One - Introduction .......................... 1
Section Two - Installation............................. 1
Section Three - A T Command Set ............... 6
Section Four - S Registers ........................ 1 3
Section Five - Result Codes ...................... 14
Section Six - Troubleshooting.................... 15
Section Seven - Support and Service......... 17
Appendix A - Specifications ..................... 17
Appendix B - Notices ................................ 1 7
Part #MAN152 Rev. 1.0 V.90-CL
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Section One - Introduction
The MaxTech XPVS56P/C PCI Plug and Play Data,
Fax, Voice Speakerphone Modem connects your computer to all popular high speed modems available today.
The modem utilizes
increased download speeds using regular telephone
lines. The modem incorporates Plug and Play for ease of
installation.
This manual describes the hardware installation
procedures for your new modem. Additional information
on AT commands and S-registers is provided so that your
system can be customized for a particular operating
environment.
V.90 (56Kbps)
technology to provide
*Note: V.90 is capable of downloading at 56Kbps. However, current FCC regulations limit its speeds to 53Kbps.
Section Two - Installation
This section will provide step by step instructions
on how to install your new 56 Kbps Data, Fax, Voice,
Speakerphone modem. Installation of this modem is a twostep process consisting of: 1) hardware installation and
2) communication software installation.
2.1 Unpacking Your Modem
Be certain that you have all the items listed below.
This package contains:
• A modem • A telephone cable
• User's manual • Software for the modem
• Software user's manual
2.2 What You Need
You will need:
1. A phillips-head screw driver.
2. A computer running Microsoft Windows 95 or
later.
3. An available PCI slot in your PC.
Proceed to Section 2.3 now if you have every-
thing required.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
Installation of this modem requires opening and
manipulating your PC. Exercise caution at all times when
working with AC powered and static-sensitive equipment. Turn off and unplug your PC before installation.
Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching any grounded metal surface of the PC system, such
as its power supply cover.
1. Turn off and unplug your computer from the AC
outlet.
2. Remove your computer's cover (refer to your
computer's owner's manual).
3. Select any available 32-bit PCI card slot and remove
the slot cover (refer to Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3 PCI Expansion Slots
4. Carefully slide the PCI internal modem into the slot
you have chosen, applying even pressure until the
modem is completely seated in the slot.
5. Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw from
the slot cover. Make sure the modem is properly
aligned. Store the slot cover for future use.
6. Replace the computer cover and plug in your com-
puter.
7. Connect the telephone cable from the modem's LINE
connector to the telephone wall jack.
8. Optionally, connect your telephone to the modem's
PHONE connector, a microphone to the MIC con-
nector and a speaker to the SPK connector.
9. Turn your computer on. Your modem is now in-
stalled.
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2.4 Hardware Configuration
The version of Windows 9x you have will determine
which set of dialog boxes is presented to you when
installing the modem in Windows 9x. Proceed to one of the
following sections, depending on your Windows 9x's
diaglog box:
• Section 2.4.1 when Windows 95 starts for
the first time after card installation, it detects
the modem and it displays the New Hard-
ware Found dialog box
• Section 2.4.1.1 when Windows 95 starts for
the first time after card installation, it detects
the modem and it displays the Update Device
Driver Wizard.
• Section 2.4.1.2 When Windows 98 starts for
the first time after card installation, it detects
the adapter and displays the Add New
Hardware Wizard.
2.4.1 W i ndows 95 Release 4.00.950
When Windows 95 starts for the first time after card
installation, it detects the modem and displays the New
Hardware Found dialog box.
Under New Hardware Found, when asked to
“Select which driver you want to install for your new
hardware,” click on “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer.” Click “OK.”
The Install From Disk dialog box now instructs
you to “Insert the manufacturer's installation disk into the
drive selected, and then click OK.” Insert the modem's
driver diskette into the disk drive and type A:\ (or B:\ if
inserted in drive B) in the “Copy manufacturer's files
from:” box. Click “OK.”
Windows 95 may request its own installation disks
or CD-ROM for some files. Insert the Windows 95 disks
or CD-ROM as required. When all necessary files are
copied, the modem is configured. Windows 95 will assign
the modem a COM port and IRQ line. Proceed to Section
2.5.
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2.4.1.1 Windows 95 Release 4.00.950 B
When Windows 95 starts for the first time after card
installation, it detects the modem and displays the Update
Device Driver Wizard. Insert the driver disk into the disk
drive and click “Next.” Windows will find the driver on the
driver disk. Click “Finish. Windows 95 may request its own
installation disks or CD for some files. Insert the Windows
95 disks or CD as required.
Windows will now find a second device on the
modem. Make sure that the driver disk is still in the disk
drive and click “Next.” Windows will find the second
driver. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
When all necessary files are copied, the modem is
configured. Windows 95 will assign the modem a COM
port and IRQ line. Proceed to Section 2.5.
2.4.1.2 Windows 98
When Windows 98 starts for the first time after card
installation, it detects the adapter and displays the Add
New Hardware Wizard.
Insert the disk that contains your modem drivers into
the appropriate drive and click “Next. Windows 98 will ask
you "What do you want Windows to do" Select "Search
for the best driver for your device". Click "Next". Windows
98 will find the driver on the driver disk. Click "Next".
Windows will now find a second device on the modem.
Make sure that the driver disk is still in the disk drive and
click “Next.” Windows will find the second driver. Click
“Finish” to complete the installation.
When all necessary files are copied, the modem is
configured. Windows 98 will assign the modem a COM
port and IRQ line. Proceed to Section 2.5.
2.5 Software Installation and Configuration
You are now ready to install and configure the
communication software. Refer to your software manual
for installation procedures.
We suggest the following communication parameters when you first use your data communication
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software. Consult the software manual for information on
using these and other parameters/features.
115,200 bps; 8 data bits; no parity; 1 stop bit;
RTS/CTS flow control set to “on;” initialization
string: AT&F
Select a “Generic Class 1” modem type in your fax
software
Note that your software must be configured to
communicate with the modem on the same COM port and
IRQ line used by the modem.
2.6 Testing Your Modem After Installation
In order to test your modem you should be familiar
with your communication software. Load and set up your
communication software and enter into “terminal mode.”
Make sure that the COM Port and IRQ settings of the
modem match the software. Type AT on your terminal
screen and press ENTER. You may see “AT”, “AATT” or
nothing on the screen. In all cases, the modem should
respond with an OK or 0. If it does not, either the modem
has not been installed properly or the software has not
been properly configured. Review Sections 2.2 -2.5 and
be certain that the modem and the software have been
properly installed. If required, refer to Section 6 for
additional troubleshooting information.
2.7 Using Your Modem
The software included with your modem product
provides a user friendly interface to access the fax, data
and voice/speakerphone functions of your modem.
This
software should be sufficient for all of your communication needs
to access the modem manually via modem commands.
Read Section 3 for a summary description of the modem
command set before manually accessing the modem. You
may want to read the software manual first, however, as
the software may already provide a user friendly method
of accessing the functions you need (i.e. dialing or
answering calls).
. There may be times when you need
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