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TABLE OF CONTENTS :
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 COMPLETE AT COMMAND SET
3.0 FAX MODEM POINT ENABLER
4.0 TECHNICAL NOTES FOR POINT ENABLER
5.0 ADDENDUM
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The installation of this fax/modem is very simple if you follow the
instructions carefully. The manual will provide most of the installation
instructions for various operating systems. Please refer to the ADDENDUM
section of this README.TXT file to view additional information not available
at the time the manual went to press.
2.0 DETAILED AT COMMAND SET
In the manual you will find a Basic AT Command Set. If you are looking for a
command that is not covered in the Basic AT Command Set you will need to
refer to the detailed AT Command Set for your particular modem.
To determine which file you should use with your modem, turn the modem over
and look on the top of the back label. The number on the top of the label
will match one of the .TXT files on this disk.
For instance:
FM144C, FM144D - CIR144.TXT
FM336SK, FM560SK - CIRRUS.TXT
FM288T, FM288M, FM336XT - ATT.TXT
FM288LK, FM336LK, FM560LK - LUCENT.TXT
FM144INT, FM288INT, FM288B,
FM336INT, FM336C, FM560RK - ROCKWELL.TXT
The .TXT file has information about your particular modem as well as a
Detailed AT Command set.
3.0 FAX MODEM POINT ENABLER
The DOS point enabler, PMXFM.EXE is used to initialize the modem when you
are not using Card & Socket Services. You can only use the Point Enabler
under DOS. DO NOT use this point enabler with any other operating system,
such as Windows 95 or Windows NT.
PMXFM [H|?] [F] [S=n] [M=xxxx] [C=n] [I=nn]
where
H or ? requests this menu
F force the Fax/Modem to be configured as specified
S specifies socket (0,1)
M specifies memory window segment
C specifies COM port (1,2,3,4)
I specifies interrupt requrest (IRQ) level
n is a decimal digit
x is a hexadecimal digit
The F and M switches are normally not necessary, unless card services
exists and users have trouble configuring the DataLink Card
through the card service.
Switches are not case sensitive.
Defaults:
S=first M=D000 C=4 I=3
4.0 TECHNICAL NOTES FOR POINT ENABLER
1. To avoid conflicts between modem and other serial devices, the
following rules should be followed
If modem use COM1, other devices can use COM2 or COM4 only.
If modem use COM2, other devices can use COM1 or COM3 only.
If modem use COM3, other devices can use COM2 or COM4 only.
If modem use COM4, other devices can use COM1 or COM3 only.
Unlike a real IBM-PC COM port, a PCMCIA modem card has no way to
signal to the interface controller that it is time to tri-state
the shared interrupt request line.
2. If you wish to enable the fax/modem each time the computer boots up,
you should add the following line to AUTOEXEC.BAT.
example: C:\PMXFM.EXE C=4 I=3
Ensure that you have the PCMCIA Modem inserted in one of the slots
before rebooting.
3. Most communication software follows the Interrupt settings and
I/O address settings as shown below:
IRQ Number I/O Address
COM1: 4 3F8
COM2: 3 2F8
COM3: 4 3E8
COM4: 3 2E8
4. If you are using Windows 3.1X, you can change the IRQ under the
CONTROL PANEL - PORTS - ADVANCED dialog box. If you change the
COMPORT and IRQ under Windows, be sure that it matches the parameter
in the PMXFM.EXE line.
5.0 ADDENDUM
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Fax Modem Installation
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Windows NT 3.51 supports PCMCIA via a simple socket enabler. To use your fax
modem under Windwos NT :
Step 1 : Upgrade your Windows NT to the latest Service Pack. This
is available from Microsoft's FTP site on the internet.
Step 2 : Ensure that COM2 is available, i.e., You only have one serial
port in your notebook / PC. If you have a second serial port,
you may need to disable it under the BIOS.
Step 3 : While your computer is switched off, insert the fax modem
into an available PC Card Slot.
Step 4 : Switch your computer on.
Step 5 : Run your communication program. Be sure to select
COM2 in your communication program settings.
Microsoft Windows NT 4.00 Fax Modem Installation
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Windows NT 4.00 supports PCMCIA via a simple socket enabler. To use your fax
modem under Windows NT :
Step 1 : Upgrade your Windows NT to the latest Service Pack. This
is available from Microsoft's FTP site on the internet.
Step 2 : If you have a second serial port (COM2), you may need to
disable it under the BIOS.
Step 3 : While your computer is switched off, insert the fax modem
into an available PC Card Slot.
Step 4 : Switch your computer on.
Step 5 : Run the Modems applet in the Windows Control Panel. When
prompted, let Windows NT autodetect your modem.
Step 6 : After Windows NT has found "Standard Modem", click on
the change button, and insert the disk containing the Windows
.INF file. Follow the instructions until the Installation
Wizard has finished.
Step 7 : You may view the COMPORT (serial) resources in the Windows NT
Diagnostic under the Administration Tools Group.
Step 8 : Run your communication program. Be sure to select the correct
COMPORT in your communication program. If you are using a
32-bit application such as HyperTerminal, you may select your
Modem by name.
Troubleshooting.
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If you do not get any modem response.
1. Ensure that the PCMCIA driver is running. You may check this,
by clicking on in the WINDOWS NT DIAGNOSTIC - DRIVERS under the
ADMINISTRATION TOOLS group.
2. If the PCMCIA driver is not running, Click on the CONTROL PANEL -
DEVICES and startup type of the PCMCIA driver to BOOT. Then cold
boot you computer.
6.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you have tried to solve your problem, but are still unable to resolve
the situation, you may contact the place where you purchased your modem.
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
* Which computer or notebook do you have.
* What kind of Socket Controller do you have
* Which modem do you have.
* Which DOS Card and Socket Services you are using, if applicable.
* What Operating System are you using
* What Application are you using
* Which COM port and IRQ you are using.
* A description of the problem.
* A listing of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, if applicable.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.