Actiontec 56K Manuel D’Utilisation
7
Installing the Modem
System Preparation
Before you begin the installation of your 56K Internal PCI Modem, all currently
installed modems should be removed. This will help prevent hardware conflicts
between the new modem and any previously installed modems.
installed modems should be removed. This will help prevent hardware conflicts
between the new modem and any previously installed modems.
For Windows 95/98/NT
Before you physically remove the old modem, go to Start-Settings-Control Panel
and double-click the Modems icon. This will bring-up the Modems Properties
screen. Find your old modem listed in the General window of Modems Proper-
ties. Click once to highlight the modem and then click the Remove button. Click
OK when done. Shutdown Windows, turn off the computer, and remove the old
modem.
and double-click the Modems icon. This will bring-up the Modems Properties
screen. Find your old modem listed in the General window of Modems Proper-
ties. Click once to highlight the modem and then click the Remove button. Click
OK when done. Shutdown Windows, turn off the computer, and remove the old
modem.
For DOS, Windows 3.1, OS/2 Warp, UnixWare, and Linux
There are no special system preparation procedures required for these operating
systems. Be sure that the power is off before removing your old modem or install-
ing the 56K PCI Internal Modem.
systems. Be sure that the power is off before removing your old modem or install-
ing the 56K PCI Internal Modem.
Caution:
Always discharge static electricity before handling your modem. You may dis-
charge static electricity by touching a grounded metal structure or by using any
commercially available grounding strap.
charge static electricity by touching a grounded metal structure or by using any
commercially available grounding strap.
Make sure the expansion slot type is PCI, which has a smaller slot to fit the PCI
modem card. If you are not familiar with computers or computer hardware or
you cannot tell the difference between an ISA slot or PCI slot, obtain the help of
someone who has a thorough understanding of computers. You will severely
damage your computer if you install the modem in the wrong slot.
modem card. If you are not familiar with computers or computer hardware or
you cannot tell the difference between an ISA slot or PCI slot, obtain the help of
someone who has a thorough understanding of computers. You will severely
damage your computer if you install the modem in the wrong slot.
The position of the expansion slots in your computer may differ from the illus-
trations shown.
trations shown.
Hardware Installation
Step 1
Switch off the computer and all peripheral devices connected to it.
Step 2
Unplug the computer power cord from the wall outlet.
Step 3
Remove the computer’s cover. Refer to your computer’s owner’s manual
for instructions.
for instructions.