1. HSF_Win2k.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (HSF_Win2k.exe)

This document describes the steps required to properly install the generic modem drivers, which accompany this document. Please understand that the modem drivers you will be installing are intended for basic modem operations and are generally not supported.
Conexant Systems, Inc.  7/2/2001
            

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Table of Contents

I.  Upgrading your current modem drivers
  i.   Preparing your system for the upgrade process
  ii.  Uninstalling and Installing the generic modem drivers
  iii. Testing your modem.

II. Uninstalling your current modem without the "Setup.exe" application.
  i.   Process for device removal

III.   Installing your current modem without "Setup.exe" application.
  i.   Preparing your system for installation.
  ii.  Installing the generic modem drivers
  iii. Testing your modem

IV.  Know Issues

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I.  Upgrading your current modem drivers

  i.  Preparing your system for the upgrade process

    1.	If you are reading this document you have successfully downloaded the generic modem package from the Conexant website. If you have not already done so, extract all of the files in the downloaded WinZip file to a location on your hard drive. 

*Note:	On how to download the generic drivers please read the document "Instructions on how to download Generic Drivers".  
	It is recommended that you take note of the exact location of the extracted files, as you will be required to use this information during the installation process.

  ii.  Uninstalling and Installing the generic modem drivers

    For Windows 9x (95 and 98):
    1.  Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel and open the Add/Remove Programs control panel.

    2.  Highlight Generic Soft 56k modem from the list and click on the Remove button. 

*Note: If you are using Windows 9x and you do not see an entry for your modem, please verify that your modem is a Conexant HSF modem before you proceed.

    3.  Restart your computer.

    For Windows 2000/ME:
    1. Go to the location where the files were extracted.  Here you will find a file called "Setup.exe".
       
    2. Double click on the "Setup.exe" and this application will automatically uninstall and install the generic drivers that were downloaded from the Conexant website.

    3. Allow some time for the process.  

**Caution:  Both Windows 2000/ME have the same "Setup.exe" application, make sure to be on the correct Operating System. 

  iii.  Testing your modem

    1. Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel and open the modem control panel (Phone and Modem options in ME & 2K)
        -WIN98  Highlight the modem in the list, then click on the More Info button. Windows will communicate with the modem and return the results. If this test is successful then your modem is working and is ready to be used.   
        -WINME/2K  Click on the modems tab, then click on the Properties button. Next select the diagnostics tab and click on the Query Modem button. Windows will communicate with the modem and return the results. If this test is successful then your modem is working and is ready to be used.


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II.  Uninstalling your current modem without the "Setup.exe" application.

  i.  Process for device removal

    For Windows 98/ME:
    1.  Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel and open the Add/Remove Programs control panel

    2.  Highlight Generic Soft 56k modem from the list and click on the Remove button. 

*Note: If you are using Windows 98/ME and you do not see an entry for your modem, please verify that your modem is a Conexant HSF modem before you proceed.

    3. Shutdown your computer

    4. Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and safely remove the cover of you personal computer.

*Note: Take caution when working with your system and refer to your owner's manual for more information about the safe removal of the cover of your PC.

    5. Remove the PCI modem device from the PCI slot and replace the cover of your PC.

    6. Start your computer.

    For Windows 2000:
    1. Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel and open the Phone and Modem Options control panel

    2. Click on the Modems tab.

    3. Highlight Generic Soft 56k modem, or other existing modem, from the list and click on the Remove button. 

    4. Shutdown your computer

    5. Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and safely remove the cover of you personal computer.

*Note: Take caution when working with your system and refer to your owner's manual for more information about the safe removal of the cover of your PC.

    6. Remove the PCI modem device from the PCI slot and replace the cover of your PC.

    7. Start your computer.

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III.  Installing your current modem without "Setup.exe" application.

  i. Preparing your system for installation

    1.  Complete any current projects, save your work and shut down your personal computer. Once the PC has completely powered down, remove the cover and physically install the PCI HSF modem into an available PCI slot. 

**Note: Take caution when working with your system and refer to your owner's manual for more information about the safe removal of the cover.

    2.  Replace the cover and start your computer.


  ii.  Installing the generic modem drivers


    1. The modem will be detected during startup and is acknowledged as a PCI communication device. The add new hardware wizard has been started automatically and is used to install the modem drivers. Click on next to continue the installation process.

    2.  -WIN98/ME  Choose the option to search for the device driver and then check the specific location option. Either enter the path by typing the entire path to the extracted drivers, or browse to their location.
        -WIN2K  In Windows2k choose the option to search for the drivers and then check the specific location option. Either enter the path by typing the entire path to the extracted drivers, or browse to their location. Once you have entered the path click on Next to continue.
  
*Note: If windows requests a file, or prompts you to insert a disk, click on the OK button and ensure that the path to the driver files can still be seen in the resulting window. If this path is not showing, select it from the pull down menu, or browse to the location, then proceed with the installation. (Example: Please insert disk with GENHSF9.inf, ensure that the path is correct, then continue.
    
    3. Complete the installation by clicking on the finish button.

    4. Restart your computer


  iii.  Testing your modem

    1. Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel and open the modem control panel (Phone and Modem options in ME & 2K. 
        -WIN98  Highlight the modem in the list, then click on the More Info button. Windows will communicate with the modem and return the results. If this test is successful then your modem is working and is ready to be used.
        -WINME/2K  Click on the modems tab, then click on the Properties button. Next select the diagnostics tab and click on the Query Modem button. Windows will communicate with the modem and return the results. If this test is successful then your modem is working and is ready to be used.

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IV.  Known Issues
  *HSF Region Select control panel (Windows 2000)
    -The control panel remains in the control panels folder after the HSF modem is removed. If attempt to use this utility after the modem has been removed is made, the user is presented with an error message asking for the installation of an HSF modem before use. Otherwise this control panel is passive and in general does not cause problems.

  *Windows finds other driver
    -Depending on the version of your operating system, Windows may find a driver other than those downloaded the Conexant website. It is likely that driver is named oem1.inf. These drivers are essentially the same. However, the genhsf*.inf driver is strictly for data/fax modem use and does not support the same features as oem1.inf. If you prefer to use genhsf*.inf, make sure that the oem1.inf (modem is not currently installed) and remove the oem1.inf files from the windows/inf directory, then follow the installation steps listed above.