
1456PVA 56K PCI Soft Modem User Manual
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1456PVA
56K PCI Soft Modem
User Manual
Revision 1.0

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Contents
1. Package Contents...................................................................................... 3
2. Minimum System Requirement............................................................... 3
3. Hardware Installation.............................................................................. 4
4. Installing The Modem Drivers ............................................................. 5-9
A. Windows 98 / ME / 2000: .................................................................................. 5-6
B. Windows XP: ..................................................................................................... 7-9
C. Linux Kernels: ....................................................................................................... 9
6. Product Support and Contact Information …………………………. 10

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1. Package Contents
Carefully unpack and remove the contents and contact your dealer
immediately if any of the following items is missing or damaged:
1456PVA 56K PCI Modem
RJ11 Telephone Cable
Setup CD with Modem Drivers & User Manual
2. Minimum System Requirement
PC-based computer with Pentium II processor and above
One free PCI slot
64MB RAM or more
20MB hard disk space (System Files & Modem Drivers only)
CD-ROM drive
Operating System
• Windows: 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP (32/64 bit) / 2003 /
Vista (32/64 bit)
• Linux Kernels: RedHat 8,9 / Fedora 3,4 / SuSE 9.1 & 9.2 /
Mandrake 10

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3. Hardware Installation
CAUTION: Before removing the cover from your
computer, turn off and unplug the computer and all
attached peripherals. Discharge any static electricity
from your body by touching any metal surface before
removing the modem from its antistatic bag.
1. Turn off and unplug your computer from the AC outlet.
2. Remove the computer's cover according to its owner's manual.
3. Select any available PCI bus slot.
4. Remove the bracket and save the screw.
5. Carefully insert the modem into the selected slot. Apply even
pressure until the modem is firmly seated.
6. Secure the bracket with the screw saved earlier. Store the bracket for
future use.
7. Replace the computer cover and plug in your computer. Reconnect all
cables.
8. Connect the telephone cable into the modem's " " connector
(see Figure 2-1). Attach the other end into the telephone wall jack.
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NOTE: The back of your modem should look like Figure 2-1.
The picture is just for reference, please base on the entity.

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4. Installing 1456PVA 56K PCI Modem Drivers
A. Windows 98 / ME / 2000:
1. Power on your computer. Upon successful entering Windows 98 /
ME / 2000, the system will detect the newly installed modem and the
“Add New Hardware Wizard” window will appear. Click
“Cancel”
2. Insert the 1456PVA Setup CD into your CD-ROM. Enter the driver
folder of your operating system by double clicking on the folder.

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3. Click the ‘Setup’ file.
4. Click ‘OK’ when the DO you want to install the modem driver
screen appears and the system will detect & install the modem driver.

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B. Windows XP Home / Professional / XP64:
1. Power on your computer. Upon successful entering Windows XP, the
system will detect the newly installed modem and the “Add
New Hardware Wizard” window will appear. Click “Cancel”
2. Insert the 1456PVA Setup CD into your CD-ROM. Enter the driver
folder of your operating system by double clicking on the folder.

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3. Select the folder depending on your version of XP.
4. Click the ‘Setup’ file.
5. Click ‘OK’ when the DO you want to install the modem driver screen
appears.

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6. Click ‘Continue Anyway’ when the compatibility warning screen
appears and the system will detect and install the modem driver.
C. Linux Kernels:
The Drivers for RedHat 8,9 / Fedora 3,4 / SuSE 9.1 & 9.2 / Mandrake 10 are
provided in the Setup CD.

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APPENDIX
Product Support and Contact Information
At PROLiNK, we are committed to give you the best products as well as the
best technical support for your product. If there is any virus in your system,
we can provide suggestions like where you can find a solution to remove the
virus, but we would be unable to assist you until the virus is eradicated
Singapore Service Centre
Tel: (65)62965455
Fax: (65)63925455
Email: support@fida.com
Address: Blk 105 Boon Keng Rd #06-13, Singapore 339776
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri :0900-1745 hrs Sat : 0900-1300 hrs
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Malaysia Service Centre
Tel: (603) 8023 9151
Fax: (603) 8024 9161
Email: support_my@fida.com
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri: 0900-1730 hrs Sat: 0900-1300 hrs
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Indonesia Service Centre
Tel: (62) 021 6283205
Fax: (62) (62) 021 6283206
Email: support_id@prolink.co.id
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800 hrs
Closed on Saturdays; Sundays and Public Holidays
www.fida.com
© Copyright 2006 Fida International (S) Pte Ltd.
Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP are
registered Trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.