I/O Magic MagicSurfer 56K User manual

MagicSurfer 56K
Internal PCI Windows Modem
USER’S GUIDE

MagicSurfer 56K
User’s Guide
Dear I/OMAGIC Customer:
Congratulations on the purchase of your MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem. We
can assure you that it is made from new state-of-the-art chipsets and components.
Your product has also gone through the most rigorous test and quality assurance
procedures in the industry.
All of the employees at I/OMAGIC want to express our sincere gratitude for your
decision to purchase our product. Our commitment to you is to provide a product that
is easy to install and use. I/OMagic will also assist you with installation, if needed, and
ensure that our resellers provide you the highest level of sales and service.
I/OMAGIC began with one PCMCIA sound product in 1993. Since then our company
has grown and now offers more than fifteen products in the multimedia market,
including internal CD-ROM drives, PCMCIA CD-ROM drives, 3D stereo sound cards,
wave table sound cards, 3D video cards, and PCMCIA modems. In the coming
months we will introduce our DVD CD-ROM drives, consumer TV video conferencing,
and many other exciting technologies.
We encourage you to browse our web site at http:\\www.iomagic.com to thoroughly
review our complete product offering. We hope you enjoy using your new product, and
look forward to earning your business in the coming years.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Dendo
Vice President of Sales

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Warranty: I/OMAGIC Corporation warrants that the products it sells will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship. Consult the warranty card
for complete warranty information.
FCC Notice: FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 and 68 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 and 68 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can emit radio frequency energy and,
if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
interference to radio communications. However, television reception
interference can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which
the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................6
Features Summary .......................................................................................................7
CONTENTS OF YOUR PACKAGE.......................................................................................9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................9
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................10
Driver installation .......................................................................................................14
INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 98.............................................................................14
INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS 95.............................................................................17
INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS NT............................................................................19
AT Command Set........................................................................................................24
S Registers..................................................................................................................28
Class 8 (Voice Mode) AT Commands Summary......................................................32
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................34
Contacting I/OMagic...................................................................................................38

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Introduction
Congratulations! In choosing I/OMagic’s MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem, you
have chosen to equip your personal computer with one of the best high-speed
fax/modem in the market today. Your MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem utilizes a
Host Signal Processing Modem chip (HSP Modem), which implements ITU-T V.90
protocols and 56K technology. That translates into one of the fastest, most powerful
fax/modem today over analog telephone lines.
We at I/OMagic understand that the Internet has made people more aware of modems
than ever before. That is the reason why we have brought out the MagicSurfer 56K
Internal PCI modem. The MagicSurfer 56K Internal Modem will make you appreciate
the importance of baud rates and understand what seems fast yesterday will be snail
pace today.
In the past analog modems have traditionally used a digital signal processor chip to
provide the processing power required to perform telecommunication functions. The
Conventional DSP modem has also included a memory chip for processing data, a
universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter and a controller chip. MagicSurfer
56K Internal PCI has streamlined all of this. The HSP software solution, operating
within the Microsoft Windows environment, reduces the need for hardware
components by becoming part of the host computer’s system software. This results in
the HSP solution requiring 70% less power to operate and 75% less real estate on the
modem board.
This product includes high-speed data and fax capabilities with the ability to receive
data from compatible central sites at speeds up to 56K bps. The MagicSurfer 56K
Internal PCI modem achieves this breakthrough speed by communicating directly to
the central site office. That process eliminates the overhead of analog to digital
conversion processes needed by V.34 modems (See Appendix A for information on
the 56K solution).
The MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem delivers the right combination of
performance and power, while maintaining the most affordable solution to your
communication needs. Experience a new level of productivity with the MagicSurfer
56K Internal PCI modem. I/OMagic’s goal is to give you the best connection rates
while maintaining the best support in the industry, and MagicSurfer 56K Delivers!

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Features Summary
The MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem offers the following features:
Data:
• Supported Communication Standards
K56Flex.
ITU-T V.90 auto detection.
• Supported Speeds
56000, 54000, 52000, 50000, 48000, 46000, 44000, 42000, 40000, 38000,
36000, 34000, 33600, 31200, 28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800,
14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 1200, 300.
• Supported Protocols
V.90, K56Flex, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, v.22, V.21, V.23, Bell212A, Bell
103.
• Data Compression
V.42bis, MNP 5.
• Error Correction
V.42, MNP 4.
Fax Features:
• Supported Speeds
14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 300.
• Supported Protocols
V.17, V.29, V.27ter, V.21, Channel 2.
EIA Class 1 Command.
General Features

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• Auto Fallback
• AT Commands
• Plug & Play
• Data/Fax/Voice/Speakerphone
• High throughput Virtual UART, DTE rate up to 115,200
• Caller ID
• PCI Interface.
• Optional HSP Speakerphone as software upgrade through full-duplex audio
chip.
• Auto selection of COM ports/IRQs.
• Supports Ties AT commands.
• Low power consuption (125mW operating @ 3.3V) and auto power
management.
Data:
• ITU-T V.34bis: 33,600, 31,200, 28,800, 26,400, 24,000, 21,600, 19,200, 16,800,
bps.
• ITU-T V.32bis: 14,400, 12,000, 9,600, 7,200 bps (TCM), 4,800 bps (DPSK).
• ITU-T V.32: 9,600 bps (TCM/QAM), 4,800 bps (DPSK).
• ITU-T V.22bis: 2,400 bps (QAM).
• ITU-T V.22: 1,200 bps (DPSK).
• ITU-T V.21: 300 bps (FSK).
• ITU-T V.23: 1,200/75 bps (FSK).
• Bell 212A: 1200 bps (DPSK).
• Bell 103: 300 bps (FSK).
• Data Compression, ITU-T V.42bis MNP Class 5.
• Error Correction, ITU-T V.42 LAPM MNP 2-4.
Fax:
• ITU-T V.17: 14,000, 12,000, 9,600, 7,200 bps (TCM).
• ITU-T V.29: 9,600 bps (QAM), 7,200 bps (QAM).
• ITU-T V.27ter: 4,800 bps (DSPK), 2,400 bps (DSPK).
• ITU-T V.21 Channel 2: 300 bps (FSK) Group 3 EIA Class I.

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Contents of your package
Your MagicSurfer 56K package should have the following items:
• MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem User’s Guide (this manual)
• MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem card
• MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem installation CD.
• Phone cable.
• Fax/Data software.
System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements for the MagicSurfer 56K and
associated software to work properly.
• IBM PC or 100% compatible Pentium 166MHz or higher processor. AMD
K6 200MHz or above. Cyrix 6X88MX PR 200MHz or above. Celeron
266MHz or above.
• 16MB of System Memory or higher.
• 1 available PCI bus slot.
• Windows 98, 95 (OSR 2.1) or Windows NT 4.0 (Service pack 3)
Operating System.
• CD-ROM drive for driver installation.

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Hardware Installation
To install the MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem in your computer, follow these
steps:
1 Turn off your computer, monitor, and other peripherals
You may also need to disconnect your power cord and other devices from the rear
panel of your computer.
Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity. To
prevent damage, discharge any static electricity from your body
by touching any known grounded metal surface, such as your
computer’s chassis, before and during installation of hardware.
2 Remove the computer cover
Locate and remove any screws that hold the cover in place. Gently remove the cover,
leaving the base of the unit in place. You may need to wiggle the cover back and
forth to loosen it. Do not use excessive force.
Your computer cover may be different that the computer cover
shown above. The screws may not be located at the back of
your computer. Some covers have screws on the side of the
computer. Tower cases also have different location for the
screws. Refer to your computer’s manual if you need specific
instructions on how to remove the cover.

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3 Locate an available PCI expansion slot
4 Remove the cover plate from the access slot
Each expansion slot has an access slot in the chassis covered by a removable plate.
Undo the screw that holds the plate and remove the plate.

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5 Install the MagicSurfer 56K into the PCI slot
Place the card over the expansion slot with the mounting bracket facing the access
slot (the same slot you removed the cover plate from). Carefully align the connector
with the slot and push the card into the slot until it snaps into place. You may need to
use a gentle back-and-forth rocking motion when inserting the card into the slot.
Once you install the card, secure it by replacing the screw you removed with the
expansion slot cover plate.
Double-check all connections, make sure everything is
plugged in correctly and firmly seated before you replace
the cover.

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6 Replace your computer’s cover
Reverse the procedure followed when you removed the computer’s cover.
Route all cables inside your computer so that they are not in the way of the cover.
Remember that your computer cover may be different from the
one above. If you need help replacing the computer cover,
refer to your computer’s manual.
7 Turn on your computer, monitor, and other peripherals
Your computer should start up as it normally does. If it
doesn’t, power down your system first and check to make
sure that all your expansion boards are firmly seated and
that all cables, both inside and on the back of the
computer, are properly connected. If you are still having
problems, refer to the troubleshooting section before
calling for help.
Congratulations! You have now completed the hardware installation of MagicSurfer
56K Internal PCI modem. This concludes the installation of your MagicSurfer 56K
Internal PCI modem. Now you are ready to install the drivers.

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Driver installation
Installation under Windows 98
1 Power on your System
2 Insert the MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem driver CD into
your CD-ROM drive
3 During the load process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" should
detect a “HSP MicroModem 56”. Click on the "Next" button.
4 Select, "Search for the best drivers for your device" and click
on the "Next" button.

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5 Place a check mark next to "Specify a location" and type:
D:\Driver\Win95&98 (Where D:\ is your CD-ROM letter drive).
Click on the "Next" button.
6 After the "Add New Hardware Wizard" finds a "HSP
MicroModem 56", Click on the "Next" button.

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7 When the "Add New Hardware Wizard" has finished installing the
drivers, click on the "Finish" button.
Note: If after following these instructions your modem does not work, refer
to the troubleshooting section for additional help.

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Installation under Windows 95
1 Power on your System
2 Insert the MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem driver CD into
your CD-ROM drive
3 During the load process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" should
detect a “PCI Communication Device”. Click on the "Next"
button.

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4 After the "Add New Hardware Wizard" finds a "HSP
MicroModem 56", Click on the "Finish" button.
Note: If you are prompted to insert the disk labeled “Setup Disk”, Click on the OK
button.

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When you get the “Copying Files…” from window, make sure you type: D: and click
on the “OK” button (Where D: is your CD-ROM letter drive).
Note: If after following these instructions your modem does not work, refer
to the troubleshooting section for additional help.
Installation under Windows NT
Windows NT 4.0 cannot automatically detect the CPU type from different vendors;
therefore, we have provided different drivers for the appropriate CPU type. For MMX
CPU, please use the drivers in the folder: “Driver\nt_mmx”. For non-MMX CPU, use
the drivers in the folder: “Driver\nt_n_mmx”. Be sure to use the correct driver for your
CPU type. If you are unsure of the CPU type, contact your system vendor. This
modem does not support Windows NT 4.0 Server.
1 Power on your System
2 Insert the MagicSurfer 56K Internal PCI modem driver CD into
your CD-ROM drive
3 Log into Windows NT. Make sure you have sufficient rights to
make changes to the system.
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for the modem usage. If you are not sure or you need to add one,
follow this instructions:
• Click on the Start button > Settings > Control Panel.
• Double Click on the “Ports” icon.
• Click on the “Add…” button.
• When you get the “Advance Settings for New Port” window, make sure the
settings are correct and available for usage. Click on the “OK” button.
• At this point Windows NT is going to ask you if you want to restart the computer.
Click on the “Restart Now” button.
5 Once Windows NT has re-booted successfully, Double click on the
“Modem” icon in the Control Panel.
6 Click on the “Next” button on the “Install New Modem” window.
7 Windows NT will search and find a “Standard Modem”. Click on
the “Change…” button.