README.TXT Driver File Contents (MDP3880SPUWin9X_V2.zip)

                       MDP3880SP-U Data/Fax/Voice/Speakerphone 56K Modem



IMPORTANT NOTES
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A.	FEATURES.
B.	WINDOWS 98 INSTALLATION.
C.  	WINDOWS 95 OSR2 INSTALLATION.
D.  	WINDOWS 95 & WINDOWS 95 SR1 INSTALLATION.
E.  	WINDOWS NT4.0 INSTALLATION.
F.	WINDOWS 2000 INSTALLATION.
G.	HOW TO INSTALL FAX IN WINDOWS 98?
H.	WINDOWS 98 RELATED ISSUE.
I.	MODEM DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM FOR WINDOWS 98.
J.  	HOW TO UNINSTALL MODEM?

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A.  FEATURES.
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    1.	This product is compatible to any Windows 95 platform.  It is not meant
      	for Windows 3.x and DOS platform.

    2.	Silent Detection is currently not supported in this release.

    3.	Windows DOS Terminal Emulation is supported. Due to the PCI way of
        assigning IRQ to the Modem, please do not use old DOS applications in
        WINDOWS 95 DOS Emulation Box. Try to use Up-To-Date DOS applications
        such as PROCOMM PLUS - Version 2.0 etc.  To setup DOS Box support,
        please check the DOS Support Box under Modem Properties for this
        feature.

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B.  WINDOWS 98 INSTALLATION.
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    Installation of modem drivers in Windows 98 is similar to Win95.  Note that
    Unimodem Drivers are not required for Windows 98.

    1.	Windows 98 will automatically detect "PCI Comunication Devices".  Click
        "Next" to continue.  "PCI Communication Devices" will be prompted by
        all MDP3880.

    2.  Insert the MDP3880 Modem Installation Disk provided into the CD-ROM
        Drive.

    3.	Select "Search for the best drivers for your device. (Recommended)" and
        click "Next" to continue.

    4.	Enable "CD-ROM drive" selection and click "Next" to continue.

    5.  Modem Driver will be found on the MDP3880 Installation Disk.
        Click "Next" to continue.

    6.	Click "Finish" to complete modem installation.

    7.	System will then automatically load all the necessary drivers and files
	needed.


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C.  WINDOWS 95 OSR2 INSTALLATION.
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    1.	Windows 95 will automatically detect "PCI Communication Devices".
        Click "Next" to continue in the "Upgrade Driver Wizard" dialog box.
        "PCI Communication Devices" will be prompted by the MDP3880 modem.

    2.  Insert the MDP3880 Installation Disk provided into the CD-ROM Drive.

    3.	Click "Next" and the system will search for an updated driver.

    4.	Click "Finish" to use the updated driver.

    5.	Click "Ok" when prompted to insert the installation disk. 

    6.	Change path to D:\ (assuming the CD-ROM Drive is at D:) and click OK.

    7.	System will then automatically load all the necessary drivers and files
	needed.

    8.	Please reboot the system if prompted.


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D.  WINDOWS 95 & WINDOWS 95 SR1 INSTALLATION.
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    1.	Windows 95 will automatically detect the PCI Modem and displays the
	"New Hardware Found" dialog box.

    2.  Insert the MDP3880 Installation Disk provided into the CD-ROM Drive.

    3.	Select the "Driver from disk provided by Hardware manufacturer option" 
	and click OK.

    4.	Type the path to the Drive, eg. "D:\" (where your CD-ROM Drive is
        assigned) in the combo box and click OK.

	After loading the PCI modem device, if you encounter resource conflicts
	(especially when there are non-Plug & Play adaptors installed in your
	system), please follow the steps below to alter the resource
        configuration :
   
	1. Go to Control Panel - System - Device Manager and click on "Modem".

	2. Choose the modem device and click on "Properties". You can change
           the settings to resolve the conflict device.

	For further details, please refer to Trouble-shooting section in
        Windows 95.


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E.  WINDOWS NT4.0 INSTALLATION.
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    1.	Start Windows NT 4.0.

    2.	Insert the Installation Disk into the CD-ROM Drive 
        (assuming the CD-ROM Drive is at D:).

    3.	Type "D:\Winnt4\Setup.exe" in the RUN option.

    4.	Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

    5.	Restart your system after the installation.


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F.  WINDOWS 2000 INSTALLATION.
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    1.	Windows 2000 will automatically detect "PCI Simple Communications
	Controller".  Click "Next" to continue.

    2.  Insert the MDP3880 Installation Disk provided into the CD-ROM Drive.

    3.	Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device. (Recommended)"
        and click "Next" to continue.

    4.	Enable "CD-ROM drive" selection and click "Next" to continue.

    5.  Modem Driver will be found on the MDP3880 Installation Disk.  Click
        "Next" to continue.

    6.	Click "Finish" to complete modem installation.

    7.	System will then automatically load all the necessary drivers and files
	needed.


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G.  How to install Microsoft Fax in WINDOWS 98?
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    If you are staying in US, go to directory  D:\Tools\oldwin95\message\us in 
    Windows 98 installation CD (assuming the CD-ROM Drive is at D:).  
    For other countries, go to D:\Tools\oldwin95\message\intl 

    1.	First run wms.exe under the directory to install Microsoft Messaging.

    2.	Next run awfax.exe under the same directory to install Microsoft Fax.

    For further information on Microsoft Messaging and Microsoft Fax, read
    wms-fax.txt under the same directory in Windows 98 CD.


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H.  WINDOWS 98 RELATED ISSUE.
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    User may encounter problem such as modem cannot dial out under Windows 98.
    Please close all modem applications and restart the Windows. Make sure you
    have connected the Phone Line before re-running the application again. 


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I.  MODEM DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM FOR WINDOWS 98.
============================================

    Note that this diagnostic program is applicable for MDP3880SP-U Modem. Select
    "Diagnose Modem" under the "Support & Customer Care" option.

    OS Support
    ==========
    This Diagnostic Utility works under WINDOWS 98 environment ONLY. This 
    diagnostic program assumed that appropriate modem drivers are installed 
    accordingly as stated in its installation guide. 

    Important Notes:
    ================
    Please closed all modem applications before running the diagnostic. As this 
    diagnostic is CPU intensive, it is advisable that you also closed all other
    applications to avoid system slow down.

    The test includes:
  
    - Basic Modem Test Suite
      This test performs all basic tests to make sure that your modem is
      properly connected and setup.

    - Internet Dial-up Test Suite
      This test will make a dialup to your Internet Service Provider, it will
      check and report the current connection speed (connection speed is
      very dependent on the line conditions at the time of your connection). 


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J.  HOW TO UNINSTALL MODEM?
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    For Windows 9x and NT4.0, product is installed with Uninstall Program
    allowing user to remove modem completely from the system.  To perform an
    un-installation, proceed to Control Panel / Add/Remove Program icon.

    To complete, for Windows 9x and Windows NT4.0 you need to remove the 
    "MDP3880SP-U Modem" and "MDP3880SP-U Modem Files".

    For Windows 2000, proceed to the Device Manager. Choose the "MDP3880SP-U
    Modem", right click on the mouse and select uninstall. Then go to
    Control Panel / Add/Remove Program icon and remove the "MDP3880SP-U Modem Files".  

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