MaxTech 28 Network Card User Manual


 
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set to COM1 on IRQ4. Reconfigure the modem to either
COM3/IRQ5 or COM4/IRQ2 (refer to Table 2-1 in Sec-
tion 2.4).
4. Remove your computer's cover (refer to your computer's
owner manual).
5. Select any available half-card
slot, and then remove the slot
cover (refer to Figure 2-2).
6. Carefully slide the internal mo-
dem into the slot you have
chosen, applying even pres-
sure until the modem is com-
pletely seated in the slot.
7. Fasten the retaining bracket
with the screw from the slot
cover. Make sure the modem
is properly aligned. Store the
slot cover for future use.
8. Replace the computer cover and plug in your computer.
9. Connect the telephone cable from the modem (“LINE”
connector) to the telephone wall jack.
10. Optionally, connect your telephone to the modem's
“PHONE” connector.
11. Turn your computer on. Your modem is now installed.
2.3 Software Installation/Configuration
You are now ready to install and configure the commu-
nication software. Refer to your software manual for instal-
lation procedures. Your software must be configured to
communicate with the modem on the same COM port and
IRQ line used by the modem.
If you are using Microsoft Windows 3.x and have
changed the modem's operating setting from the default COM1/
IRQ4 to COM3/IRQ5 or COM4/IRQ2 to avoid a conflict, you
must use Windows' Control Panel (in the “Main” Group
within Program Manager) to configure Windows to recognize
the new settings before installing any software. In Control
male connector
Figure 2-1 Common Serial Ports
Figure 2-2
Expansion
Slots