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=== Linux driver ===
 
=== Linux driver ===
The newest and recommended driver is the snd_intel8x0m (SND_INTEL8X0M) included in Alsa (tested in a X31 with Debian Etch). It will work with the smartlink modem userspace daemon (sl-modem-daemon package).
 
 
One of the bigger advantages of this driver is that is free (GPL) and will not taint the kernel.
 
 
 
The Linux driver from [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Hardware/slmodem-8718.shtml SmartLink] may work.<br>
 
The Linux driver from [http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Hardware/slmodem-8718.shtml SmartLink] may work.<br>
 
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11.
 
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11.
  
 
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You might also try if the newer userspace driver (sl-modem-daemon) works, as it avoids tainting your kernel, and does not require a recompile each time you update your kernel version.
  
 
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
 
=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===

Revision as of 22:19, 18 March 2009

Modem Daughter Card (MDC)

This is a AC97 Modem Adapter that is installed in a CDC slot.

Features

  • Chipset: Ambit (formerly Lucent Microelectronics)

IBM Partnumbers

IBM FRU PN: 91P7657, 26P8477, 26P8256

Also known (in IBM literature) as....

  • CDC Modem Card
  • V.90 Modem Daughter Card (MDC)
  • Modem Card, Ambit
  • Ambit Modem Daughter Card

Linux driver

The Linux driver from SmartLink may work.
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.11.

You might also try if the newer userspace driver (sl-modem-daemon) works, as it avoids tainting your kernel, and does not require a recompile each time you update your kernel version.

ThinkPads this card may be found in