Aztech MR8800-U User manual

56K MODEM RISER
Users Manual
Version 1.0
MR8800-U

Contents
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Preface .......................................................................
Introduction ................................................................
Before You Begin .........................................................
2.1 Minimum System Requirements ...............................................
2.2 Safety Precaution ...................................................................
2.3 Installation Notes ...................................................................
Setting Up Your Modem Card .......................................
3.1 Configuring the Modem Card ..................................................
3.2 Installing the Modem Card ......................................................
3.3 Connecting the Modem Card...................................................
Installing the Modem Driver .........................................
4.1 For Windows® 95 ..................................................................
4.2 For Windows® 98 ..................................................................
Testing the Modem Card ..............................................
5.1 Windows® 95/98 ..................................................................

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Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................
Technical Specifications ................................................
Card Layout ................................................................

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Chapter 1  Introduction
Preface
This manual gives you a step-by-step guide of the following:
1. Configuring of the modem card
2. Installation of the modem card
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 MR8800-U Installation CD.
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.

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Chapter 1  Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of MR8800-U Modem!
With the 56K MR Modem alone, you can perform a comprehensive range of modem-
related functions including data communications, sending and receiving of faxes.
The intensive demands of todays Internet applications will no longer be a bottleneck.
Using the 56K MR 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 Intel®Celeron 366MHz Socket 370 processor
•AMR Bus slot
•32MB 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 you 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
•The graphics and screens illustrations shown in this easy start may differ
from what you see in your system, but the steps still apply.
•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
Setting Up Your Modem Card
This chapter contains information on how to configure, install and connect your
modem card.
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3.1 Configuring the Modem Card
Please carry out the following steps BEFORE installing your modem card.
MR8800-U modem needs to be configured as either Primary or Secondary
device before you can proceed to install the card on your PC.
To determine the choice of configuration, you need to refer to the BIOS Setup
details on your Motherboard User’s Manual. Check for thepresence of AC’97
Audio** setting in the BIOS Setup. (Note that not all motherboards will support
AC’97 Audio).
a) If AC’97 Audio is present, (that is you can see it in the BIOS Setup of your
motherboard User’s Manual), you may configure your card aseither
Primary
or Secondary device.
i) IfAC’97 Audio isEnabled,youmust configureyour cardasaSecondary
device.
ii) If AC’97 Audio it Disabled, you must configure your card as a Primary
device.
(See the following page on -
Configuring as Primary/Secondary Device )
b) IfAC’97 Audio is not present (that is you cannot see it in the BIOS Setup of
your motherboard User’s Manual), you must configure your card as
Primary
device. (See the following page on - Configuring as Primary/Secondary
Device
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**your system may show AC97 Audio controller
Some systems may have additional onboard audio chips. 'AC97 Audio'
and 'Onboard Audio' are two different options in the BIOS Setup. When
system is using Onboard Audio, AC'97 Audio is disabled.

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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
To configure as a Secondary
device:
On your card, insert the jumpers onPin
1 and 2 for J1, J2 and J3.
To configure as a
Primary device:
On your card, insert the jumpers onPin
2 and 3 for J1, J2 and J3.
Configuring as Primary/Secondary Device
insert the jumpers
on Pin 2 and 3.
insert the jumpers
on Pin 1 and 2.

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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
AMR Bus Slot
Mounting Screw
Cover Plate
·Locate the AMR Bus
slot and remove its
cover plate. Keep the
mounting screw to
secure your card later.
3.2 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
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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
¸Align your card with
the AMR 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.
¹Secure your card to your
computer chassis with the
mounting screw.

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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
ºReplace the cover of your
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Chapter 3  Setting Up the Modem Card
3.3 Connecting the Modem Card
¶Connect a telephone set to the modem card.
(This optional connection eliminates the need to switch between your telephone set
and your modem card if they are sharing the same telephone wall socket)
·Connect one end of the telephone extension cord to the modem card and
the other end to the telephone wall socket.
This completes the setting up of your modem. Please proceed to the next chapter
to install your modem driver.
Telephone set
Telephone
Wall Socket
PHONE - from Telephone set
LINE - to Telephone Wall Socket

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Chapter 4  Installing the Modem Drivers
If problems are encountered with connection or performance of this
modem, please ensure that the country setting is correct for your
location. In some cases, the country is set to match the Operating
System selected and may need to be re-selected to match your exact
location. For instructions on how to change the setting, refer to
Appendix A - Frequently Asked Questions I am using my system
with the modem card in another country. Is there any settings that
need to be changed ?.
4.1 For Windows®95
Power on your computer to start Windows®95. Windows®95 will detect
the newly installed modem and an Update Device Driver Wizard window
will appear.
Installing the Modem Driver
This chapter contains information on how to install the modem driver in Windows®95
and Windows®98.
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Place your Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
Click Next.
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Chapter 4  Installing the Modem Drivers
Windows®95 will now prompt you that the modem driver has been found.
From the Copying Files... dialog box, type D:\ in the text box and
click OK.
(Assuming you have placed the Installation CD in your CD-ROM Drive D. Else
substitute the drive letter accordingly.)
Follow the on-line instructions to complete the driver installation.
This completes the installation of the modem driver in Windows®95. Proceed to
the next chapter to test your modem.
Click Finish to continue with
the installation.
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When the Insert Disk window
appears, click OK.
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Chapter 4  Installing the Modem Drivers
4.2 For Windows®98
Power on your computer to start Windows®98. Windows®98 will detect
the newly-installed modem and an Add New Hardware Wizard window
will appear.
The next window prompt will ask for your modem driver.
Place your Installation CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
Click Next.
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Click the option Search for the
best driver for your device
(Recommended).
Click Next.
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At the next prompt, select the source of your driver.
Windows will prompt that it has located the driver.
Click the option CD-ROM drive.
Click Next.
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Chapter 4  Installing the Modem Drivers
This completes the installation of the modem driver in Windows®98. Proceed to
the next chapter to test your modem.
Upon completion, the following window will be displayed.
Click Finish. Restart your
system, if prompted.
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Chapter 5  Testing the Modem Card
5.1 Windows®95/98
Testing the Modem Card
This chapter contains information on how to test your modem card in
Windows®95/98.
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From the Windowstaskbar, click
Start > Settings > Control Panel.
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The screens illustrated may differ from what you see on your system,
but the steps still apply.
Double-click the Modems icon.
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Chapter 5  Testing the Modem Card
You will see the MR8800 modem listed.
Click the Diagnostics icon.
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Select the COM Port that your modem
is connected to and click More Info... .
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