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=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
 
=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
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This is a Modem Adapter that is installed in a CDC slot.
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This is an AC'97 Modem Adapter card that is installed in a [[CDC slot]].
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=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
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* Chipset: SmartLink
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*Chipset: Conexant SmartV.92 Softmodem DSP
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*Speeds: 33.6/56.6 Kbps (V.34/V.90/V.92/K56flex)
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*PCI ID: Varies, depends on the AC'97 modem controller's PCI ID
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*Headers: One 2-pin connector
 
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=== IBM Partnumbers ===
 
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IBM FRU PN: 93P4166, 93P4212, 91P7321
 
  
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=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
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=== Part numbers ===
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* Integrated 56K Modem
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* 93P4212, 93P4166, 91P7321, 39T0061
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* MDC II Modem card
 
  
 
=== Linux driver ===
 
=== Linux driver ===
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The Linux driver from [http://www.smlink.com/ SmartLink] should work.<br>
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See the [[Conexant HSF modem drivers]] page.
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Latest version of this driver is 2.9.10 and supports both the 2.4 and 2.6 kernels
 
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However, the smlink driver does not seem to work on the newer Intel ICH6 controllers used on the T43 modems.
 
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Otherwise you can try the hsf driver from [http://www.linuxant.com linuxant].
 
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Problems getting this modem to work are mentioned here [[Installing Debian on a ThinkPad_G41]]
 
  
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I've tried the linuxant driver in a debian distribution , and it works at the firts shot.
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=== Problems ===
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just dpkg -i hsfblablabla.deb, it'll ask you for the code. You put 'FREE' and you get the 14.4k limited version, but it works. If you want full access, it's 15 USD.
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There is an issue regarding connectivity with this softmodem, likely due an outdated K56flex firmware. See [[Need_to_disable_V90/V92/56K_modem_speed|Need to disable 56K modem speed]] for a workaround.
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Anyway, I fought all I can with smlink and I couldn't.
 
  
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=== ThinkPad's this card may be found in ===
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== This card may be found in ==
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* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
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* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
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* {{X32}}
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* {{X32}}, {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41 Tablet}}
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* {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
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* {{G41}}
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* {{Z60m}}, {{Z60t}}
 
  
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[[Category:Modem Devices]]

Latest revision as of 13:08, 13 April 2020

IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2)

This is an AC'97 Modem Adapter card that is installed in a CDC slot.

Features

  • Chipset: Conexant SmartV.92 Softmodem DSP
  • Speeds: 33.6/56.6 Kbps (V.34/V.90/V.92/K56flex)
  • PCI ID: Varies, depends on the AC'97 modem controller's PCI ID
  • Headers: One 2-pin connector

Part numbers

  • 93P4212, 93P4166, 91P7321, 39T0061

Linux driver

See the Conexant HSF modem drivers page.

Problems

There is an issue regarding connectivity with this softmodem, likely due an outdated K56flex firmware. See Need to disable 56K modem speed for a workaround.

This card may be found in

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