IBM 33.6/56Kbps Data/Fax/Voice Modem for Windows README file
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This file contains information that did not get into the modem installation
guide. You can also visit our website for the latest information:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/options/modems/56kmodem.html
Table of Contents:
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1. Installation notes
2. Application notes
3. Problems
4. AT Command Set
1. Installation notes
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- Win3.1: if you've already installed the modem and you are going to
upgrade your system to Windows95, first un-install the modem. This
will insure that after Win95 is loaded, it prompts you for the Win95
drivers instead of using the Win3.1 drivers.
- If you are going to remove the modem from your system, it is recommended
that you un-install the software first.
- Always un-install the modem by the recommended procedure:
- Win3.1: use the un-install function icon under the 56K modem window
- Win95: Under Settings, select Control Panel, then select the 56K
modem icon. Use the un-install button.
2. Application notes
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- DSVD initialization string: From a terminal package such as Hyperterminal,
or as the initialization string setup of your gaming dialer program, type
the following string to initialize the modem for DSVD operation:
AT&F1-SSE=1-SAT=1&W&W1
3. Problems
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- Smith Micro Quicklink Message Center III:
- After the modem hangs up from a voice call (taking a phone message
or a speaker phone call), you may get an error box that pops up with
the message: "The modem has failed to respond. Check the modem and
try again." Then when you hit enter or click OK, the modem works
fine. Check our website for a patch.
- DSVD operation: some configurations may encounter background chirping
noise, this may be based on your environment (noisy vs. quiet),
your hardware (speakers, etc), and the quality of phone connection.
If you encounter this, experiment with some different configurations
and check our website for the latest code.
4. IBM 33.6/56Kbps Data/Fax Modem for Windows Command Set
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The AT command set for this modem is provided here since some of the
commands unique to 56Kbps speed are not in the installation guide.
$ Use in conjunction with D, S, or & commands (or just AT)
to display a basic command list; online help.
A Manual Answer: goes off hook in answer mode. Pressing any
key aborts the operations.
A/ Re-executes the last issued command. Used mainly to redial.
This does not require the AT prefix or a Carriage Return.
Any key Aborts off-hook dial/answer operation and hangs up.
AT Required command prefix, except with A/ and +++. Use alone
to test for OK result code.
Bn U.S./ITU-T answer sequence.
B0 ITU-T answer sequence
B1 U.S. answer tone
Dn Dials the specified phone number. Includes the following:
L Dials the last dialed number.
P Pulse (rotary) dial
R Originates call using answer (reverse) frequencies.
Sn Dials the phone number string stored in NVRAM at
position n (n = 0-3). Phone numbers are stored with the
&Zn=s command.
T Tone dial
, (Comma) Pause, See S8 definition; which it's linked to.
; (Semicolon) Return to Command mode after dialing.
‡ Dials the letters that follow (in an alphabetical phone
number).
! (Exclamation point) Flashes the switch hook.
/ Delays for 125 ms. before proceeding with dial string.
W Wait for second dial tone (X2 or X4); linked to S6
register.
@ Dials, waits for quiet answer, and continues (X3 or
higher).
$ Displays a list of Dial commands.
En Sets local echo.
E0 Echo OFF
E1 Nodem displays keyboard commands
Fn Sets online local echo of transmitted data ON/OFF.
F0 Local echo ON. Modem sends a copy of data it sends to
the remote system to your screen.
F1 Local echo OFF. Receiving system may send a remote echo
of data it receives.
Hn Controls ON/OFF hook.
H0 Hangs up (goes on hook).
H1 Goes off hook.
In Displays the following information.
I0 Four-digit product code
I1 Results of ROM checksum
I2 Results of RAM checksum
I3 Product type
I4 Current modem settings
I5 Nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) settings
I6 Link diagnostics
I7 Product configuration
Ln Controls speaker volume (internals only).
L0 Low volume
L1 Low volume
L2 Medium volume
L3 High volume
Mn Operates speaker.
M0 Speaker always OFF.
M1 Speaker ON until CONNECT.
M2 Speaker always ON.
M3 Speaker ON after dial, until CONNECT.
On Returns online.
O0 Returns online.
O1 Returns online and retrains.
P Sets pulse dial (for phone lines that don't support
touch-tone dialing).
Qn Displays/suppresses result codes.
Q0 Displays result codes.
Q1 Quiet mode; no result codes.
Q2 Displays result codes only in Originate mode.
Sr.b=n Sets bit .b of register r to n (0/OFF or 1/ON).
Sr=n Sets register r to n.
Sr? Displays contents of S-Register r.
S$ Displays a list of the S-Registers.
T Sets tone dial.
Vn Displays verbal/numeric result codes.
V0 Numeric codes
V1 Verbal codes
Xn Sets result code displayed. Default is X4.
Xn Setting
Result Codes X0 X1 X2 X3 X4
0/OK * * * * *
1/CONNECT * * * * *
2/RING * * * * *
3/NO CARRIER * * * * *
4/ERROR * * * * *
5/CONNECT 1200 * * * *
6/NO DIAL TONE * *
7/BUSY * *
8/NO ANSWER % * *
9/Reserved
10/CONNECT 2400 * * * *
11/RINGING *
13/CONNECT 9600 * * * *
18/CONNECT 4800 * * * *
20/CONNECT 7200 * * * *
21/CONNECT 12000 * * * *
25/CONNECT 14400 * * * *
43/CONNECT 16800 * * * *
85/CONNECT 19200 * * * *
91/CONNECT 21600 * * * *
99/CONNECT 24000 * * * *
103/CONNECT 26400 * * * *
107/CONNECT 28800 * * * *
151/CONNECT 31200 * * * *
155/CONNECT 33600 * * * * *
180/CONNECT 33333 * * * * *
184/CONNECT 37333 * * * * *
188/CONNECT 41333 * * * * *
192/CONNECT 42666 * * * * *
196/CONNECT 44000 * * * * *
200/CONNECT 45333 * * * * *
204/CONNECT 46666 * * * * *
208/CONNECT 48000 * * * * *
212/CONNECT 49333 * * * * *
216/CONNECT 50666 * * * * *
220/CONNECT 52000 * * * * *
224/CONNECT 53333 * * * * *
228/CONNECT 54666 * * * * *
232/CONNECT 56000 * * * * *
236/CONNECT 57333 * * * * *
Adaptive Dialing * * *
Wait for 2nd Dial Tone (W) * *
Wait for Answer (@) * *
Fast Dial * *
%Requires @ in dial string; replaces NO CARRIER
Yn Selects power-on/reset default configuration.
Y0 Default is profile 0 setting in NVRAM
Y1 Default is profile 1 setting in NVRAM
Z Resets modem.
Z0 Resets modem to NVRAM profile selected by Y command.
Z1 Resets modem to NVRAM profile 0
Z2 Resets modem to NVRAM profile 1
Z3 Resets modem to factory default profile 0 (&F0)
Z4 Resets modem to factory default profile 1 (&F1)
Z5 Resets modem to factory default profile 2 (&F2)
&A Displays a list of ampersand (&) commands. &An enables/disables
additional result code subsets (see Xn).
&A0 ARQ result codes disabled
&A1 ARQ result codes enabled
&A2 V.32 modulation indicator added
&A3 Protocol indicators added - LAPM/MNP/NONE
(error control) and V42bis/MNP5 (data compression)
&Bn Manages modem's serial port rate.
&B0 Variable, follows connection rate
&B1 Fixed serial port rate
&B2 Fixed in ARQ mode, variable in non-ARQ mode
&Cn Controls Carrier Detect (CD) signal.
&C0 CD override
&C1 Normal CD operations
&Dn Controls Data Terminal Ready (DTR) operations.
&D0 DTR override
&D1 DTR toggle causes online Command mode
&D2 Normal DTR operations
&D3 Resets on receipt of DTR
&Fn Loads a read-only (non-programmable) factory configuration.
&F0 Generic template
&F1 Hardware flow control template
&F2 Software flow control template
&Gn Sets Guard Tone.
&G0 No guard tone, U.S. and Canada
&G1 550 Hz guard tone, some European countries, requires B0
setting.
&G2 1800 Hz guard tone, U.K., requires B0 setting.
&Hn Sets Transmit Data (TD) flow control (see also &Rn).
&H0 Flow control disabled
&H1 Hardware flow control, Clear to Send (CTS)
&H2 Software flow control, XON/XOFF
&H3 Hardware and software flow control
&In Sets Receive Data (RD) software flow control (see also &Rn).
&I0 Software flow control disabled
&I1 XON/XOFF signals to your modem and remote system
&I2 XON/XOFF signals to your modem only
&Kn Enables/disables data compression.
&K0 Data compression disabled
&K1 Auto enable/disable
&K2 Data compression enabled
&K3 MNP5 compression disabled
&Mn Sets Error Control (ARQ) for connections at 1200 bps and
higher.
&M0 Normal mode, error control disabled
&M1 Reserved
&M2 Reserved
&M3 Reserved
&M4 Normal/ARQ
&M5 ARQ mode
&Nn Sets connect speed. If connection cannot be established at this
speed, the modem will hang up. Sets ceiling connect speed if
&Un is greater than 0. See &Un.
&N0 Variable rate
&N1 300 bps
&N2 1200 bps
&N3 2400 bps
&N4 4800 bps
&N5 7200 bps
&N6 9600 bps
&N7 12,000 bps
&N8 14,400 bps
&N9 16,800 bps
&N10 19,200 bps
&N11 21,600 bps
&N12 24,000 bps
&N13 26,400 bps
&N14 28,800 bps
&N15 31,200 bps
&N16 33,600 bps
&N17 33,333 bps
&N18 37,333 bps
&N19 41,333 bps
&N20 42,666 bps
&N21 44,000 bps
&N22 45,333 bps
&N23 46,666 bps
&N24 48,000 bps
&N25 49,333 bps
&N26 50,666 bps
&N27 52,000 bps
&N28 53,333 bps
&N29 54,666 bps
&N30 56,000 bps
&N31 57,333 bps
&Pn Sets pulse (rotary) dial make/break ratio.
&P0 U.S./Canada ratio, 39%/61%
&P1 U.K. ratio, 33%/67%
&Rn Sets Receive Data (RD) hardware flow control, Request to Send
(RTS) (see also &Hn).
&R0 Reserved
&R1 Modem ignores RTS
&R2 Received Data to computer only on RTS
&Sn Controls Data Set Ready (DSR) operations.
&S0 DSR override; always ON
&S1 Modem controls DSR
&Tn Begins test modes.
&T0 Ends testing
&T1 Analog Loopback
&T2 Reserved
&T3 Local Digital Loopback
&T4 Enables Remote Digital Loopback
&T5 Prohibits Remote Digital Loopback
&T6 Initiates Remote Digital Loopback
&T7 Remote Digital with self-test and error detector
&T8 Analog Loopback with self-test and error detector
&Un Sets floor connect speed when &Un is set greater than 0. &Nn is
the ceiling connect speed. See &Nn.
&U0 Disabled
&U1 300 bps
&U2 1200 bps
&U3 2400 bps
&U4 4800 bps
&U5 7200 bps
&U6 9600 bps
&U7 12,000 bps
&U8 14,400 bps
&U9 16,800 bps
&U10 19,200 bps
&U11 21,600 bps
&U12 24,000 bps
&U13 26,400 bps
&U14 28,800 bps
&U15 31,200 bps
&U16 33,600 bps
&U17 33,333 bps
&U18 37,333 bps
&U19 41,333 bps
&U20 42,666 bps
&U21 44,000 bps
&U22 45,333 bps
&U23 46,666 bps
&U24 48,000 bps
&U25 49,333 bps
&U26 50,666 bps
&U27 52,000 bps
&U28 53,333 bps
&U29 54,666 bps
&U30 56,000 bps
&U31 57,333 bps
&Wn Writes current configuration to NVRAM templates.
&W0 Modifies the NVRAM 0 template (Y0)
&W1 Modifies the NVRAM 1 template (Y1)
&Yn Sets break handling.
&Y0 Destructive, but doesn't send break
&Y1 Destructive, expedited
&Y2 Nondestructive, expedited
&Zn=s Writes phone number string s to NVRAM at position n
(n = 0-3).
&Zn=L Writes last executed dial string to NVRAM at position n
(n = 0-3).
&Zn? Displays the phone number stored at position n (n = 0-3).
&ZL? Displays the last executed dial string.
+++ Escapes to online-command mode.
S-Registers
To change a setting, use the ATSr=n command, where r is the
register and n is a decimal value from 0 - 255 (unless otherwise
indicated).
Register Default Function
S0 0 Sets the number of rings on which to answer in Auto
Answer Mode. When set to 0, Auto Answer is
disabled.
S1 0 Counts and stores the number of rings from an incoming
call. (S0 must be greater than 0.)
S2 43 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the escape code
character. Default character is +. A value of
128 - 255 disables the escape code.
S3 13 Stores the ASCII code for the Carriage Return character.
Valid range is 0 - 127.
S4 10 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the Line Feed
character. Valid range is 0 - 127.
S5 8 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the Backspace
character. A value of 128-255 disables the
Backspace key's delete function.
S6 2 Sets the number of seconds the modem waits before
dialing. If Xn is set to X2 or X4, this is the
time-out length if there isn't a dial tone.
S7 60 Sets the number of seconds the modem waits for a
carrier. May be set for much longer duration if,
for example, the modem is originating an
international connection.
S8 2 Sets the duration, in seconds, for the pause (,) option
in the Dial command.
S9 6 Sets the required duration, in tenths of a second, of
the remote modem's carrier signal before
recognition by the modem.
S10 7 Sets the duration, in tenths of a second, that the
modem waits to hang up after loss of carrier.
This guard time allows the modem to distinguish
between a line disturbance from a true disconnect
(hang up) by the remote modem.
While we don't recommend connecting the modem to a line with
call waiting, if you have it, you may wish to
adjust this setting upward to prevent the modem
from misinterpreting the second call signal as a
disconnect by the remote modem.
A better alternative is to ask your phone company
how to temporarily disable call waiting (usually
*70W). For example: ATDT *70W phone number.
Note: If you set S10 = 255, the modem will not hang up when
carrier is lost. Dropping DTR hangs up the modem.
S11 70 Sets the duration and spacing, in milliseconds, for tone
dialing.
S12 50 Sets the duration, in fiftieths of a second, of the
guard time for the escape code sequence (+++).
S13 0 Bit-mapped register. Select the bit(s) you want on and
set S13 to the total of the values in the Value
column. For example, ATS13 = 17 enables bit 0
(value is 1) and bit 4 (value is 16).
Bit Value Result
0 1 Reset when DTR drops.
1 2 Reset non-MNP transmit buffer from 1.5K to
128 bytes. *
2 4 Set backspace key to delete.
3 8 On DTR signal, auto dial the number stored
in NVRAM at position 0.
4 16 At power on/reset, Auto Dial the number
stored in NVRAM at position 0.
5 32 Reserved
6 64 Disable quick retrains.
7 128 Disconnect on escape code.
* The 1.5K-byte non-ARQ buffer allows data transfer
with Xmodem- and Ymodem-type file transfer
protocols without using flow control.
The 128-byte option lets remote users with slower
modems keep data you're sending from scrolling
off their screens. When remote users send your
computer an XOFF (Ctrl-S) and you stop
transmitting, the data in transit from your
modem's buffer doesn't exceed the size of
their screen.
This is also very helpful in situations when a
remote modem/printer application is losing
characters.
S14 0 Reserved
S15 0 Bit-mapped register setup. To set the register, see
instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Disable ARQ/MNP for V.22.
1 2 Disable ARQ/MNP for .22bis.
2 4 Disable ARQ/MNP V.32/V.32bis/V.32terbo.
3 8 Disable MNP handshake.
4 16 Disable MNP level 4.
5 32 Disable MNP level 3.
6 64 MNP incompatibility.
7 128 Disable V.42 operation.
8 136 Disable V.42 detect phase.
S16 0 Bit-mapped register setup. To set the register, see
instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Reserved
1 2 Touch tone dialing test.
2-7 4-128 Reserved
S17 0 Reserved
S18 0 Test timer for &T loopback testing. Sets the time in
seconds of testing before the modem automatically
times out and terminates the test. When set to 0,
the timer is disabled. Valid range is 1-255.
S19 0 Sets the duration, in minutes, for the inactivity timer.
The timer activates when there is no data activity
on the phone line; at time-out the modem hangs up.
S19 = 0 disables the timer.
S20 0 Reserved
S21 10 Sets the length, in 10-millisecond units, of breaks sent
from the modem to the computer; applies to MNP or
V.42 mode only.
S22 17 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the XON character.
S23 19 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the XOFF character.
S24 0 Reserved
S25 20 Sets the duration, in hundredths of a second, that DTR must
be dropped so that the modem doesn't interpret a
random glitch as a DTR loss. (Most users will
want to use the default; this register is useful
for setting compatibility with older systems
running under older operating software.)
S26 0 Reserved
S27 0 Bit-mapped register setup. To set the register, see
instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Enables ITU-T V.21 modulation at 300
bps for overseas calls; in V.21
mode, the modem answers both
overseas and domestic (U.S.
and Canada) calls, but only
originates V.21 calls. (Default Bell
103)
1 2 Enables unencoded (non-trellis
coded) modulation in V.32 mode.
2 4 Disables V.32 modulation.
3 8 Disables 2100 Hz answer tone to
allow two V.42 modems to connect
faster.
4 16 Enables V.23 fallback mode.
5 32 Disables V.32bis mode.
6 64 Disable V.42 selective reject.
7 128 Software compatibility mode. This
setting disables the codes and
displays the 9600 code instead. The
actual rate of the call can be
viewed on the ATI6 screen. Used for
unusual software incompatibilities.
Some software may not accept 7200,
12,000, and 14,400 bps or greater
result codes.
S28 0 Eliminates the V.32 answer tones for a faster
connection.
8 Default item, all times are in tenths of seconds.
255 Disables all connections except V.32 at
9600 bps.
S29 20 Sets the duration, in tenths of a second, of the V.21
answer mode fallback timer.
S30 0 Reserved
S31 128 Reserved
S32 2 Bit mapped register setup. To set the register, see
the instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 V.8 Call Indicate enabled.
1 2 Enables V.8 mode.
2 4 Reserved.
3 8 Disable V.34 modulation.
4 16 Disable V.34+ modulation.
5 32 Disable x2 modulation.
6-7 64-128 Reserved
S33 0 Bit mapped register setup. To set the register, see
the instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Disable 2400 symbol rate.
1 2 Disable 2743 symbol rate.
2 4 Disable 2800 symbol rate.
3 8 Disable 3000 symbol rate.
4 16 Disable 3200 symbol rate.
5 32 Disable 3429 symbol rate.
6 64 Reserved
7 128 Disable shaping.
S34 0 Bit mapped register setup. To set registers, see
instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Disable 8S-2D trellis encoding.
1 2 Disable 16S-4D trellis encoding.
2 4 Disable 32S-2D trellis encoding.
3 8 Disable 64S-4D trellis encoding.
4 16 Disable non-linear coding.
5 32 Disable TX level deviation.
6 64 Disable Pre-emphasis.
7 128 Disable Pre-coding.
S35 Reserved
S36-S37 Reserved
S38 0 Sets an optional delay, in seconds, before a forced
hang-up and clearing of the Transmit buffer when DTR
drops during an ARQ call. This allows time for a
remote modem to acknowledge receipt of all transmitted
data before it is disconnected. The modem immediately
hangs up when DTR drops.
This option only applies to connections terminated by
dropping DTR. If the modem receives the ATH command,
it ignores S38 and immediately hangs up.
S39-S40 Reserved
S41 0 Bit mapped register setup. To set registers, see
instructions for S13.
Bit Value Result
0 1 Distinctive ring enabled.
S42 0 Reserved
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