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Conexant RCV56 HSF
User’s Guide

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FCC Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration
Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. IF
REQUESTED. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE
COMPANY.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have these entire devices ring when your telephone number is
called in most. But not all areas the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one
line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may
connect to your line. As determined by the REN. You should contact your local
telephone company to determine the maximum REN of the area you are calling from.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network. The Telephone
Company may discontinue your service temporally. If possible, they will notify you in
advance. But if the advanced notice is failed, you will be notified as soon as possible.
You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may change in its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the proper functions of your equipment. If this occurs,
you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the following
address and phone number for information on obtaining service or repairs. The
Telephone Company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until
the problem is solved or until that the equipment is not detected malfunctioning. This
equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the Telephone Company.
Connection to party lines is subject to state Tariffs.
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitation for a
lass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These restrictions are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
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suggested to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician
for help.
Notices:
(1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
(2) Shielded interface cables and AC power cord if any must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
Notices to Australian users:
The modem card must only be used in a data terminal equipment (DTE) e.g. computer,
that has a screw down cover (lid). As unsafe voltages (TNV) exist on the modem card,
disconnect the modem card from the telephone line while the cover (lid) of the DTE
(computer) is removed.
Installation of the modem card in a DTE (computer) which does not require a tool to
open the cover (lid) will render the permit void.
Disconnect the telephone line before opening the cover (lid) of the DTE (computer).
Do not connect the customer equipment to the telephone line while the cover (lid) of
the DTE (computer) is open.
Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be marked in
accordance with the Labeling Notice. This modem has been specificallyconfigured to
ensure compliance with the ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software
outside the values indicated as below. To do so would result in your modem being
operated in a non-compliant manner.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A
TELECOMMUNICATIOS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED
PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
WARNING
ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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Modem Commands:
Command Default Permissible Range
ATA - Do not use
ATB B0 Do not set to B1
AT&G &G0 &G2
AT&P &P0 &P1
ATSn see table below
S register Default Permissible Range
s6 2 2 to 6
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to
establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones,
up to10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a
delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem and any application software used with the modem, to the
values shown as above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labeling Notice for this equipment,
and the Telecommunications ACT 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of
non-compliant equipment.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................6
1.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................6
1.2 Packing......................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Specifications.....................................................................7
2.1 Specifications............................................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation .........................................................8
3.1 Installing the Modem Card in Your Computer ..........................................................8
3.2 Connecting the Modem to the telephone line............................................................8
Chapter 4 Software Installation...........................................................9
4.1 Windows 95 B (OSR2)..............................................................................................9
4.2 Windows 98.............................................................................................................12
4.3 Windows ME...........................................................................................................15
4.4 Windows NT 4.0 .....................................................................................................20
4.5 Windows 2000.........................................................................................................34
Chapter 5 Select Modem Country.....................................................38
5.1 Windows 95/98........................................................................................................38
5.2 Windows ME...........................................................................................................42
5.3 Windows 2000.........................................................................................................43
Chapter 6 Diagnostics.......................................................................44
6.1 Windows 95/98/ME.................................................................................................44
6.2 Windows 2000.........................................................................................................45
Chapter 7 Uninstalling Procedure ....................................................49
7.1 Windows 95/98........................................................................................................49
7.2 Windows ME...........................................................................................................51
7.3 Windows NT4.0 ......................................................................................................53
7.4 Windows 2000.........................................................................................................55
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting................................................................57

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the internal modems of HSF series. HSF series use the
most advanced chip sets made by Conexant (originate from Rockwell), which can
support the software modem functions, increase CPU usage and reduce the price of
modems. The main purpose of HSF series is to assist your computer to connect to
others and the Internet through the phone line. Meanwhile, HSF series can also
support fax and voice. By using HSF series, you can use your PC not only as a
facsimile machine but also to talk or transfer your incoming calls into the voice
mailbox. We truly hope that our HSF series products can meet your need.
1.2 Packing
HSF series include the following accessories:
zInternal modem card
zUser’s manual
zApplication Software & Driver (CD-ROM)
zPhone Cord

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Chapter 2 Specifications
2.1 Specifications
Line data rate 56000,54000,52000,50000,48000,46000,44000,42000,
40000,38000,36000,34000,33600,31200,28800,26400,
24000,19200,16800,14400,12000,9600,7200,4800,2400
, 1200, 600, 300
Modem protocol ITU-T V.90/K56flex/ITU-T
V.34bis/V.34/V.32bis/V.32/V.22bis/V.22/V.21/V.23 Bell
212A/103,V.80, V8/V.8bis
Chip Set Rockwell RCV56HSF
Interface PCI BUS
Fax Compatibility 14.4k bps Send/Receiver G3 compatible
Error Correction MNP2-4, V.42
Data Compression MNP 5,V.42bis
Max.DTE data rate 115200bps
PnP Built-in
Modem operation Dial up
Speaker phone Full duplex speaker phone
Audio Monitoring Mini-speaker and Programming Volume control
Line interface RJ-11.Line/Phone
Software Compatibility AT command set Compatible
System Requirement Pentium CPU 233 MMX, 16M RAM+, L2 cache256K
System compatibility OS Win95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000

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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
3.1 Installing the Modem Card in Your Computer
1. Remove the computer’s case.
2. Insert the modem card into a spare PCI expansion slot.
3. Close the case.
3.2 Connecting the Modem to the telephone line
1.Unplug the telephone from the wall socket, then plug the telephone into the
socket on the back of the modem marked PHONE.
2.Plug the telephone cord supplied into the socket on the back of the modem
marked LINE.
3.Plug the other end of the cord into the wall socket.

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Chapter 4 Software Installation
Power on your computer and modem and then start Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000.
Windows 95/98/ME/2000 will detect the modem automatically.
4.1 Windows 95 B (OSR2)
1. You will see the message of PCI Communication Device shown on the screen.
However, it mayvary with thetype of the Mother board. Please insert the driver
CD supplied and click Next.
2. Click Other Locations… to search for the correct driver and location.

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3. Select the location of H:\HSF\Win9X and click OK. If your country is
Australia, please type H:\HSF\Win9X\Aus.
4. Windows 95 will find the driver shown as below, then click Finish.
5. Click
OK.

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6. Use the
Browse to find the location of the modem driver (H:\HSF\Win9X), or
you can type it by yourself, then click OK. If your country is Australia, please
type H:\HSF\Win9X\AUS.

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4.2 Windows 98
1. The message of PCI Communication Device will appear, however, it may
vary with the type of your Mother board. Please insert the driver CD supplied
and then click Next.
2. Select
Search for the best driver for your device [Recommended] and click
Next.

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3. Select
Specify a location and use the Browse to find the driver or type the path
(H:\HSF\Win9X) directly and then click OK. If your country is Australia,
please type H:\HSF\Win9X\Aus.
4. Windows will automatically search for the modem driver and then click Next.

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5. Click
Finish.

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4.3 Windows ME
1. The message of PCI Communication Device will appear, however, it may
vary with the type of your Mother board. Then select Specify the location of
the driver[Advanced] and click Next.
2. Select
Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended] then
select Specify a location: and type G:\HSF\WinME (G is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive) or use Browse to find the driver. Then click Next to continue.

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3. Windows will automatically search for the modem driver and then click Next.
4. Click Finish to continue install wave device driver.

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5. Windows has find the wave device, then select Specify the location of the
driver[Advanced] and click Next.
6. Select Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended] then
select Specify a location: and type G:\HSF\WinME or use Browse to find the
driver. Then click Next to continue.

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7. Select
The updated software [Recommended]…then click Next.
8. Click
Next to start search wave device driver.

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9. Click
Finish to end this procedure.

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4.4 Windows NT 4.0
1. Please insert the driver CD supplied. Then click Start \ Run on the desktop and
use Browse to open the file of H:\HSF\WinNT\Setup.exe (H is the letter of
CD-ROM drive). If your country is Australia, please type H:\HSF\WinNT
\Aus\Setup.exe.
2. Click
Next.