Aztech MDP3858U Series User manual

PCI 56K MODEM
Users Manual
Version 1.0
MDP3858U Series
MDP3858UE Series

Preface .......................................................................
Introduction ................................................................
Before you begin ..........................................................
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ...............................................
2.2 Safety Precaution ...................................................................
2.3 Installation Notes ...................................................................
Setting Up the Modem Card .........................................
3.1 Installing the Modem Card ......................................................
3.2 Connecting the Modem Card...................................................
Installing the Modem Drivers .........................................
4.1 For Windows®95 ..................................................................
4.2 For Windows®98 ..................................................................
4.3 For Windows NT®4.0 .............................................................
Testing the Modem Card................................................
5.1 For Windows®95/98 .............................................................
5.2 For Windows NT®4.0 ............................................................
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Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................
A.1 Technical Terms ....................................................................
A.2 Common Questions ...............................................................
Technical Specifications ................................................
TAD Connection .........................................................
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Chapter 1  Introduction
Preface
This manual gives you a step-by-step guide of the following:
1. Installation of your modem card to your computer
2. Connection to the phone line for internet
3. Installation of modem drivers required to run the modem
4. Testing of the modem
The section - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) will explain some of the
technical terms used in this manual, as well as the possible solutions for some of
the commonly asked questions by users.
For further technical details on your card, you may refer to the ReadMe.txt file
found in your MDP3858 Installation Disk/CD.
This manual covers the models MDP3858SP-U, MDP3858V-U and MDP3858-U for
MDP3858U series as well as MDP3858SP-UE, MDP3858V-UE and MDP3858-UE for
MDP3858UE series.

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Chapter 1  Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of 56K PCI Modem!
With the 56K PCI Modem alone, you can perform a comprehensive range of modem-
related functions including data communications, sending and receiving of faxes.
Depending on the model that you have bought, you can also do telephone /
speakerphone operations.
The intensive demands of todays Internet applications will no longer be a bottleneck.
Using the 56K PCI Modem, you can now download graphic intensive web pages, high
bandwidth audio and video files as well as large file size software programs at speeds of
up to 56Kbps.
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Chapter 2  Before You Begin
2.1 Minimum System Requirements
•IBM PC-based computer with Pentium®166 processor
•PCI Bus slot
•16MB RAM
•10MB hard disk space (system files and modem drivers only)
•CD-ROM drive
•Windows®95/98 / NT®4.0
2.2 Safety Precaution
•Do not remove your card from its protective bag until you are ready to
install it.
•Always try to hold your card by its edges. Avoid touching any electronic
components on your card.
•Static electricity can cause permanent damage to your card. To prevent
such a damage, you must ground yourself during the installation:
Before You Begin
This chapter contains information that your need to know before installing your
modem card. They are the basic system requirements needed for your modem card to
run, the safety rules to follow, as well as the installation guidelines.
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Chapter 2  Before You Begin
»Use a grounding strap - a coiled wire with a clip at one end and an
elastic strap at the other. Wear the strap around your wrist and attach
the clip to any non-painted metal surface of your computer chassis.
»If you do not have a grounding strap, touch any non-painted surface
of your computer chassis before you begin installation, and again
every minute or so until the installation is completed.
2.3 Installation Notes
•Computers come in different shapes and sizes. Therefore, the installation
procedures in this manual apply generally and you should compare the
illustrations here with your computer.
•A Philips screwdriver is required.
•The documentation for your computer should come in handy during the
installation. Have it ready by your side.
•If you have an existing non Plug-and-Play modem installed in your computer,
you must first un-install its modem drivers before you remove the card.
Refer to the documentation of your existing modem for details.
If your existing modem is Plug-and-Play, you may proceed to install your
new modem.

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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
3.1 Installing the Modem Card
You need to remove any existing modem installed in your computer.
If your modem is non Plug-and-Play, you need to un-install its
modem drivers before you remove it. Check your existing modem
documentation for details on this.
Power off your computer and any connected devices before installing
your modem!
¶Remove the cover of your
computer.
Setting Up Your Modem Card
This chapter contains information on how to install the modem card and the
telephone line to your computer.
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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
·Select an available PCI
Bus slot and remove its
cover plate. Keep the
mounting screw to
secure your card later.
PCI Bus Slot
Cover Plate
Mounting Screw
¸Align your card with
the selected PCI Bus
slot and firmly push it
into the slot. If the card
does not slide in, do
not force it. Make sure
that the card is lined up
properly and try again.

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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
¹Secure your card to your
computer chassis with the
mounting screw.
ºReplace the cover of your
computer.