CreditCard Modem 56T
FIRMWARE RELEASE
Version 1.49
March 31, 1998
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This release includes Xircom's latest version of Firmware (Ver. 1.49).
This release supports the following Xircom product:
- CreditCard Modem 56T (CM56T)
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* NOTE: To upgrade your modem's firmware, you MUST follow the upgrade *
* instructions as outlined below. Otherwise, your modem will become *
* unusable. *
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CONTENTS
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1) Release Notes
2) TFLASH Overview
3) Firmware Upgrade Instructions
4) Machine Specific Notes
5) Xircom Technical Support
1) RELEASE NOTES
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- In order to achieve 56Kbps connects, there can be only one
digital to analog conversion between the connecting modems.
Also, the modems at both ends of the call must be K56Flex
compatible to achieve 56K speeds, if not, they will negotiate
a standard V.34 rate. Current FCC regulations limit download
speeds of the modem to 53Kbps.
- Several factors exist that can limit the modem's performance.
Factors that contribute to lower connection rates are:
- Noisy line conditions on individual calls
- Dirty or faulty wiring
- Poor connection ability of the modem/fax machine on the
other side
- The Bulletin Board Service, Internet Service Provider or
On-Line Service Provider may be forwarding the call to
another location (long distance) to extend their local
calling areas.
To improve your modem performance, try connecting
to and from different locations.
2) TFLASH OVERVIEW
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The TFLASH Utility is designed to upgrade a Xircom modem with the
latest version of Firmware (*.PAK file). The latest version of
Firmware for the product listed above is available on
Xircom's BBS or Web Site. See the "Xircom Technical Support"
section at the end of this document for more details about
accessing these services.
NOTE:
TFLASH must run to completion without interruption. It is
recommended that AC power be supplied to your laptop to
ensure that continuous power is available.
3) FIRMWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
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Follow these instructions to update your Xircom modem to the
latest Firmware:
Using TFLASH in Windows 95 or Windows 95 (OSR2)
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1. Boot to Command Prompt, bypassing all Startup drivers. In
Windows 95 or Windows 95 (OSR2) this is achieved by Pressing
Shift+F5 while booting when "Starting Windows 95" appears on
screen.
2. Copy TFLASH.EXE and the *.PAK file to the local hard drive
(C:).
3. Run TFLASH, once completed, reboot and load Windows 95 as
normal.
Note: If running 95 (OSR2) on a FAT32 partition, boot clean
(F5 at "Starting MS-DOS") with a DOS disk and execute
TFLASH.EXE from a floppy disk.
Note: If the Laptop has a Plug and Play OS option in the System
Setup (CMOS) it will need to be turned off. Once the Flash
utility has completed, this option can be re-enabled. Please see
documentation provided with your Laptop for instructions on
accessing the System Setup.
Note: When using this utility on Toshiba 500 and 400 series, make
sure to run TFLASH using the Top slot only. Also verify in System
Setup (CMOS) that the PCMCIA controller is set to PCIC compatible.
After the flash update is complete, this option can be set back to
"Cardbus/16 bit" if desired.
Please see documentation provided with your Laptop for instructions
on accessing the System Setup.
4) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
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There are no machine specific notes for v1.49 for CM56T.
CM56T is bundled with Toshiba Satellite 300 Series.
5) XIRCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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To obtain technical support for your Xircom product, please call
or send a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.
Access the Xircom TechLine quick-search database of problem
solutions at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
(N-8-1). Use ANSI for your terminal emulation (you must have
ANSI.SYS loaded on your system to use the Xircom KnowledgeLine).
Access the Xircom INFOSYS BBS at up to 14400 bps (33600 in the U.S.),
No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit (N-8-1). Use ANSI, TTY,
or NONE for your terminal emulation as the Xircom BBS PCs do not
support DEC VT-type terminal emulation.
XIRCOM CORPORATE NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
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Xircom, Inc. Sales Support (800) 438-4526
Corporate Headquarters Sales Support (805) 376-9300
2300 Corporate Center Dr. Technical Support (805) 376-9200
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 24-Hr KnowledgeLine (805) 375-7202
24-Hr Documents-by-Fax (800) 775-0400
24-Hr Documents-by-Fax (805) 376-9020
24-Hr Fax -Corporate (805) 376-9311
Shipping Address: 24-Hr Fax -Sales Support (805) 376-9220
2101 Corporate Center Dr. 24-Hr Fax -Tech Support (805) 376-9100
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS (805) 376-9130
24-Hr Internet E-mail cs@xircom.com
24-Hr World Wide Web www.xircom.com
HOURS (Sales): 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri
HOURS (Tech): 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon-Fri
XIRCOM EUROPE Europe, Middle East, and Africa
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Xircom Europe N.V. Sales Support +32/(0)3 450.08.11
King Square 24-Hr Documents-by-Fax +32/(0)3 450.08.00
De Villermontstraat 16 24-Hr Fax +32/(0) 70 233 306
2550 Kontich, Belgium 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS +32/(0) 70 233 163
Technical Support Telephone Numbers
Native English +32/(0) 70 233 307
Native German +32/(0) 70 233 850
Native French +32/(0) 70 233 851
Native Dutch +32/(0) 70 233 852
TechLine On Line +32/(0) 70 233 711
24-Hr Internet E-mail eurots@xircom.com
24-Hr World Wide Web www.xircom.com
HOURS (Sales): 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Thu;
to 16:00, Fri
HOURS (Tech): 9:00 to 18:00, Mon-Fri
Regional Sales and Marketing Offices
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Xircom France SARL Sales Support +33/(1)34.63.09.40
41 bis Avenue de L'Europe 24-Hr Fax +33/(1)34.63.09.41
BP 264
78147 Velizy Cedex, France
Xircom AB - Sweden Sales Support +46/(0)8 590.332.80
I Infracity 24-Hr Fax +46/(0)8 590.717.81
Kanalvagen 10C
19461 Upplands Vasby, Sweden
Xircom Deutschland GmbH Sales Support +49/(0)89 46.23.02.0
Bretonischer Ring 16 24-Hr Fax +49/(0)89 46.23.02.10
85630 Grasbrunn/Technopark
Deutschland
Xircom UK Ltd Sales Support +44/(0)1256.332.552
Worting House, Basingstoke24-Hr Fax +44/(0)1256.332.553
Hampshire RG23 8PY, UK
XIRCOM ASIA PACIFIC ASIA PACIFIC
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Xircom Asia Pacific (Pte) Sales Support +65 323 1511
76 Shenton Way Technical Support +65 323 3404
Unit #06-01 24-Hr Fax +65 224 3313
Singapore 079119 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS +65 323 0455
24-Hr World Wide Web www.xircom.com
HOURS: 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Fri
Regional Sales and Marketing Offices
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Xircom Australia Sales Support +61 (02) 9911 7790
Level 20 Technical Support +61 (02) 9911 7794
99 Walker Street 24-Hr Fax +61 (02) 9911 7796
North Sydney, NSW 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS +61 (02) 9911 7758
Australia 2060 24-Hr Internet Email aunzts@xircom.com
Xircom Asia, Hong Kong Sales Support +852 2841 7813
11/F, Central Building 24-Hr Fax +852 2841 7822
1 Pedder Street, Central
Hong Kong
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Xircom acknowledges all tradenames and trademarks used in this document
as the property of their respective owners.
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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.