Readme.txt Driver File Contents (7511679.exe)

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File Description: Integrated 56K AC-Link Voice Modem (Brookings) 
Version: 3.05.28
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP  
Part Number: 7511679 
Date: 11/07/2001 
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This is the Windows XP modem driver for the Conexant 56K AC-Link voice modem integrated on the Brookings motherboard.

Note: This driver does not fit on a single floppy disk.  If you need to move it to another computer, it may be necessary to burn it to a CD or Zip drive.  It is also possible to copy the driver files to multiple floppy disks from the C:\cabs\7511679 folder.


Identification

The 56K AC-Link voice modem is integrated on the Brookings motherboard.  The BIOS version specifically identifies the Brookings motherboard.  The BIOS version can be viewed by entering the BIOS Setup Utility.  When turning on the computer, begin pressing the F1 key in one-second intervals until the word "WAIT" appears in the middle of the display screen.  The BIOS version is listed on the Main menu and should begin with "0AAVI."  This prefix specifically identifies the Brookings motherboard with the integrated 56K AC-Link voice modem.  


Installation

The following instructions are written specifically for the Brookings motherboards identified in this document with Windows XP already installed.  Only the motherboard part numbers identified in this document are qualified for Windows XP.  The 7511679.exe file is a self-extracting file that extracts a larger number of files into the C:\Cabs\7511679 folder on the hard drive.  

1.  From the Start menu, click Run. 

2.  In the Run dialog box, type the path and location of the 7511679.exe file, for example, C:\Cabs\7511679.exe.  Click OK.  

3.  The files extract to the C:\Cabs\7511679 folder.

4.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

5.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance.

6.  In the Performance and Maintenance window, click the System icon.

7.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

8.  If the modem drivers have not been installed, the modem device is listed under Other Devices as PCI Modem.  If the modem drivers were previously installed, the modem device is listed under Modems as 56K AC-Link Voice Modem.  

Note:  Double-click a category to expand it and display the installed devices listed under it.  

9.  Double-click the appropriate device, either PCI Modem or 56K AC-Link Voice Modem.

10.  In the PCI Modem Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

11.  In the next dialog box, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.

12.  In the next dialog box, perform the following steps.

 a.  Verify that Search for the best driver in these locations is selected.
 b.  Click to clear the Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM) check box.
 c.  Select the Include this location in the search check box.
 d.  In the text box, type: C:\Cabs\7511679.
 e.  Click Next.

13.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Finish.  

14.  In the 56K AC-Link Voice Modem Properties dialog box, click Close.  

15.  Close Device Manager.  

16.  In the System Properties dialog box, click OK.

17.  Close the Performance and Maintenance window or Control Panel.

18.  Although it may not be required, restart the computer to initialize the updated driver.


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, select 56K AC-Link Voice Modem, and then click Change/Remove.

4.  The modem is successfully removed.


Troubleshooting

Follow the removal instructions, download the file again, and then reinstall the driver.


Reason for Update

This driver release is for Windows XP support.


Applicable Part Numbers

2511081, 2511083, 2511092, 2511096, 2511371, 2511372, 2511373, 2511374, 2511375, 2511378, 2511379, 2511380, 2511546, 2511559, 2511608, 2511639, 2511655, 2511656, 2511658, 2511659, 2511660, 2511702, 2511742, 2512266, 2512267, 2512353, 2512354, 2512463, 2512471, 2512472, 2512473, 2512474, 2512476, 2512478, 2512479, 2512480, 2512481, 2512483, 2512489, 2512847, 2512848, 2512871, 2512872, 2513114, 2513120, 2513464, 2513465, 2513499, 2513500, 2513540, 2513637, 2513638, 2513969, 2514024, 2514052, 2514150, 2514159, 2514161, 2514210, 2514211, 2514212, 2514287, 2514288, 2514289, 2514290, 2514291, 2514292, 2514437, 2514438, 2514439, 2514494, 2514910, 2514911, 2514912, 2514913, 2515101, 2515103, 2515104, 2515110, 2515112, 2515113, 2515114, 2516129, 2516130, 2516131, 2516133, 2516134, 2516135, 2516137, 2516138, 2516139, 2516140, 2516141, 2516143, 2516144, 2516145, 2516147, 2516148, 2516149, 2516150, 2516151, 2516152, 2516153, 2516154, 2516155, 2516156, 2516170, 2516171, 2516172, 2516173, 2512475, 2514151, 2514152, 2514153, 2514154, 2514155, 2514156, 2514157, 2514158,
2514160, 2516124, 2516142, 2516146, 2516174, 2516175, 2516176,
2516177, 2516178, 2516179, 2516180, 2516181, 2516182, 2516183,
2516184, 2516185
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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