Installation

Note: You must be logged in as an administrator on your computer to install your modem.

USRobotics recommends uninstalling any other modems that are installed in your system and unplugging all telephone cords connected to these modems. Refer to your previous modem's documentation for instructions.

Step One: Physically Install the Modem in the Computer

  1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.

  2. Unplug the power cord from your computer and remove the computer’s case.

  3. Remove the screw and metal filler bracket for an available PCI slot in your computer.

  4. Hold the modem by its edges. Do not touch the contacts on the connector.

  5. Insert the modem into the available PCI slot and press it firmly to seat it in the connector.


  6. Secure the modem with the screw from the metal filler bracket.

  7. Replace your computer case.

 

Step Two: Connect the Modem to an Analog Telephone Line

Warning: The USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem must be plugged in to an analogue phone line only. Plugging your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem in to a digital phone line may damage the modem.
Most office phones are wired through digital lines. Be sure you know what type of line you have.

  1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the port on the modem.

  2. Plug the other end into an analogue phone wall jack.

  3. To connect a telephone through the modem, plug the telephone’s cord into the modem’s port.


  4. Plug your computer in, and turn it on.

  5. While the computer is booting up, insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM.

 

Step Three: Install the Modem Drivers

Windows XP

Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\2000_XP.

  1. In the Found New Hardware Wizard on your computer, select No, not this time and click Next.

  2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.

    If a “Hardware Installation” warning appears, click Continue Anyway.1

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/productreg/.

 

Windows 2000

Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\2000_XP.

  1. In the Found New Hardware Wizard on your computer, click Next.

  2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next.

  3. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.

    If a “Digital Signature Not Found” warning appears, click Yes. 1

  4. If prompted, reboot your computer.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/productreg/.

 

Windows Me

Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\.

  1. In the Add New Hardware Wizard on your computer, select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem Enumerator.

  2. The wizard will then detect and report a search for drivers for U.S. Robotics V.92 Faxmodem. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.

  3. If prompted, reboot your computer.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/productreg/.

 

Windows 98

Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\.

  1. In the Add New Hardware Wizard on your computer, click Next.

  2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.

  3. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected, and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem Enumerator.

  4. The wizard will then detect and report a search for drivers for U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem. Click Next.

  5. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.

  6. Verify that the CD-ROM drive is selected, and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.

  7. If prompted, reboot your computer.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/productreg/.

 

Windows 95 OSR2

Note: If at any time during the installation you are prompted to select the location of your installation drivers, assuming D: is your CD-ROM drive, type D:\.

  1. In the New Hardware Found or Update Device Driver Wizard, follow the on-screen instructions to install the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem Enumerator and the U.S. Robotics V.92 PCI Faxmodem.

  2. If prompted, reboot your computer.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics 56K PCI Faxmodem at www.usr.com/productreg/.

 

Additional Software

 

Instant Update

The Instant Update software automatically notifies you of any available updates for your modem's firmware.

To install the Instant Update software:

  1. From the GUI Interface on the Installation CD, select Software.

  2. Select Instant Update.

  3. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Instant Update software.

 

Internet Call Notification Software

Internet Call Notification enables the V.92 feature "Modem On Hold" which allows your Internet connection to be suspended when there is an inbound telephone call. 2

  1. From the GUI Interface on the Installation CD, select Software.

  2. Select USRobotics Internet Call Notification.

  3. Click Install.

  4. Select your language and click OK, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Instant Update software.

 

PhoneTools

The PhoneTools program allows you to send and receive faxes and is included as an optional piece of software for your convenience. To install PhoneTools:

  1. On the home screen of the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM, select Software.

  2. Select PhoneTools.

  3. Click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the PhoneTools program.

 

1 USRobotics has tested this product and verifies it is compatible with Windows XP and Windows 2000.

2 You must subscribe to Call Waiting service with your phone company in order to use the "Modem On Hold" enhancement.