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=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
 
=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
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This is a AC97 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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* MiniPCI vendor: Conexant
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*Chipset: Conexant SmartV.92 Softmodem DSP
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* Chipset: SmartLink
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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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=== Part numbers ===
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IBM FRU PN: 93P4166, 93P4212, 91P7321
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* 93P4212, 93P4166, 91P7321, 39T0061
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=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
 
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* Integrated 56K Modem
 
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* MDC II Modem card
 
  
 
=== Linux driver ===
 
=== Linux driver ===
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====Using the smlink driver====
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See the [[Conexant HSF modem drivers]] page.
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The Linux driver from [http://www.smlink.com/ SmartLink] supports both 2.4 and 2.6 kernels. However, it does not work with the newer Intel ICH6 controllers (used, e.g., on the ThinkPad {{R52}} and {{T43}}; trouble on the {{G41}} has also been [[Installing Debian on a ThinkPad G41|reported]]).
 
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====Using the Linuxant hsf driver====
 
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The commercial hsf driver from [http://www.linuxant.com Linuxant] supports this modem and works on the ThinkPad {{R52}} and {{T43}}. It offers free limited evaluation at 14.4kbps, and the full version costs $15.
 
  
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Installation in Debian: run {{cmdroot|dpkg -i hsfblablabla.deb}}. When asked you for the code, enter "FREE" for the 14.4kbps evaluation.
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=== Problems ===
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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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=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
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== This card may be found in ==
 
* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
 
* {{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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