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Creative Modem Blaster
V.92 PCI DI5732
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Contents
Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................... ii
Package Contents........................................................................................................................... ii
Recording Model and Serial Numbers......................................................................................... ii
Checking System Requirements................................................................................................... ii
Document Conventions................................................................................................................iii
Jacks.........................................................................................................................................................1-2
Installation Steps.....................................................................................................................................2-2
Step 1: Prepare your computer...................................................................................................2-2
Step 2: Insert the modem card ...................................................................................................2-3
Step 3: Connect to power supply...............................................................................................2-3
Step 4: Connect to telephone line and telephone set ................................................................2-4
Notes on connecting the telephone line and telephone set ...................................................................2-5
Installing and Testing the Modem Drivers
3
4
Installing the Modem Driver In Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP...........................................................3-2
Testing the Modem Driver.....................................................................................................................3-3
In Windows 98SE.......................................................................................................................3-3
In Windows 2000 .......................................................................................................................3-4
In Windows Me..........................................................................................................................3-4
In Windows XP ..........................................................................................................................3-5
Uninstalling the Modem
Uninstalling the Modem.........................................................................................................................4-2
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In Windows 98SE.......................................................................................................................4-2
In Windows 2000 .......................................................................................................................4-3
In Windows Me..........................................................................................................................4-3
In Windows XP ..........................................................................................................................4-4
Plug and Play..............................................................................................................................5-2
Faxes ...........................................................................................................................................5-2
Internet Access............................................................................................................................5-2
Video Conferencing ...................................................................................................................5-2
V.44 Data Compression.............................................................................................................5-2
QuickConnect.............................................................................................................................5-3
PCM Upstream...........................................................................................................................5-3
Modem-on-Hold.........................................................................................................................5-3
Using Modem-on-Hold..........................................................................................................................5-4
Technical Specifications
A
B
Troubleshooting
Problems Installing Software................................................................................................................B-2
Resolving Hardware Conflicts..............................................................................................................B-3
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/Me.............................................................................B-3
Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP..............................................................................B-4
Problems with Your Modem.................................................................................................................B-4
C
Technical Support
Knowledgebase......................................................................................................................................C-1
Webchat* ...............................................................................................................................................C-2
eMail†.....................................................................................................................................................C-2
Telephone*† ..........................................................................................................................................C-2
Download Drivers# ...............................................................................................................................C-2
Download Manuals ...............................................................................................................................C-2
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If You Have a Problem..........................................................................................................................C-3
Returning a product for repair...................................................................................................C-4
Operating Hours.....................................................................................................................................C-4
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................................C-5
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Introduction
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Introduction
This section contains information you should know about before using this manual. Read the
information carefully before proceeding further.
Before You Begin
Package Contents
•
•
•
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5732 card
Telephone cable
CD-ROM containing drivers, applications, and PDF User Manual
Recording Model and
Serial Numbers
Your modem card has a model number and a serial number. After removing the modem card from its
packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference.
Checking System
Requirements
•
•
•
•
•
An available PCI slot
Intel® Pentium® III 550 MHz or higher IBM compatible PC
64 MB RAM on motherboard
25 MB of free hard disk space
Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 2000
or Windows XP
•
CD-ROM drive installed
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Document
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this document.
Note. This highlights additional or important information about a feature.
Conventions
Caution! This highlights proper usage of your product. Use this information
to avoid risky situations.
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that may result in injury or damage.
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About Your Modem
1
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About Your Modem
Jacks are one-hole connecting interfaces on your modem card. They allow you to attach other devices to
your card. Jacks are found on the rear panel of your modem card.
Jacks
The jacks on your modem card can be seen in Figure 1-1.
Place the modem card in
front of you as you go
through this chapter. This
will help you identify the
various components
found on your modem
card.
Rear Panel
Phone Jack
The Phone jack allows you to
connect a telephone to the card.
This jack may differ in certain
countries.
Telephone Line Jack
The Telephone Line jack allows
you to connect to a telephone line
for data transmission and
document faxing.
Figure 1-1: The jacks on your modem card.
About Your Modem 1-2
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Installing Hardware
2
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Installing Hardware
Installation Steps
Step 1: Prepare your
computer
1. Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices.
2. Touch a metal plate on your system to ground yourself and to discharge any static electricity, and
then unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove your computer casing.
4. Remove the metal bracket from an unused PCI slot as shown in Figure 2-1. Put the screw aside for
use later.
Turn off the main power
supply and disconnect
your computer’s power
cord. Systems using an
ATX power supply unit
with soft power off may
still be powering the PCI
slot. This can damage
your modem card when
it is inserted into the slot.
metal bracket
PCI slot
ISA slot
Figure 2-1: Removing a metal bracket.
Installing Hardware 2-2
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Step 2: Insert the
modem card
1. Align the modem card with the unused PCI slot and press the card gently but firmly into the slot as
shown in Figure 2-2.
2. Secure the modem card with the screw you had placed aside earlier.
Fasten the modem card and
bracket with a screw.
2
Do not force the modem
PCI connector on the
modem card is aligned
with the motherboard
before you insert the card
into the PCI expansion
slot.
Unused brackets
1
If it does not fit properly,
gently remove it and try
again.
PCI slot
ISA slot
Figure 2-2: Aligning the modem card against the slot.
Step 3: Connect to
power supply
1. Replace the computer casing.
2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer.
To install drivers and applications, refer to “Installing and Testing the Modem Drivers” on page 3-2.
Installing Hardware 2-3
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Step 4: Connect to
telephone line and
telephone set
1. Locate the most convenient telephone wall outlet.
If a telephone set is already connected to it, unplug the telephone cable from the wall outlet.
2. Connect the telephone cable from a telephone set to the Phone jack of the modem.
Modem card
Telephone set
Phone jack
Telephone Line jack
Telephone cable
(provided)
To telephone line wall outlet
Figure 2-3: Connecting the telephone line and telephone to your modem.
3. Connect one end of the telephone cable provided to the wall outlet and the other end to the
Telephone Line jack of the modem.
Installing Hardware 2-4
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Before using the modem, you need to connect your telephone line and telephone set to the modem card.
To ensure that the modem works properly, know that:
Notes on
connecting the
telephone line
and telephone set
•
Your modem cannot be used on “party lines”, nor can it be used on toll or coin-operated lines.
Contact your local telephone company for help if you are not sure about the suitability of your
telephone line.
•
This modem is intended for use on an analog telephone line, also called a POTS (Plain Old
Telephone Service) line. This modem cannot be connected directly to a digital telephone line, such as
those commonly found in businesses.
Either obtain an analog line or an analog converter compatible with the telephone line you are using.
Installing Hardware 2-5
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Installing and Testing the Modem
Drivers
3
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This chapter is organised as follows:
Installing the Modem Driver In Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP
Testing the Modem Driver
the modem card and device drivers.
Installing the
Modem Driver In
Windows 98SE/
2000/Me/XP
and starts running automatically. If not, enable your CD-ROM drive’s auto-insert notification
feature. For more details, see “Problems Installing Software” on page B-2.
i. Windows 98SE users may be prompted to locate the ACRCST9.CAT file. Click the Browse
button and locate the driver file in E:\Drivers\Win98 (where E: represents your CD-ROM drive).
Click the OK button.
After installing the modem
driver, test the modem to
ensure it has been installed
properly.
ii. Windows XP users may be prompted to insert the Installation CD. Click the Install from a list
or specific location (Advanced) option, and then click the Next button.
iii. Windows XP users may also be prompted to search for the driver. Click the Don’t search. I will
choose the driver to install option, and then click the Next button.
4. Select the applications and drivers to install, and then click the OK button.
Installing and Testing the Modem Drivers 3-2
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Testing the
Modem Driver
In Windows 98SE
4. Click the COM port that has been assigned to your modem.
your modem.
modem (see “Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/Me” on
page B-3).
Figure 3-1
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3. Click the Modems tab.
appears.
status of your modem.
modem (see “Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP” on
page B-4).
Figure 3-2
In Windows Me
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Modems icon. The Modems Properties
dialog box similar to Figure 3-3 appears.
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.
4. Click the COM port that has been assigned to your modem.
5. Click the More Info button to display the response status of
your modem.
6. If your modem is not responding, it may be due to a conflict
between the modem and another peripheral device. To
resolve the conflict, you must change the settings on your
modem (see “Resolving Conflicts in Windows 98SE/Me” on
page B-3).
Figure 3-3
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In Windows XP
appears.
status of your modem.
a conflict between the modem and another
must change the settings on your modem (see
“Resolving Conflicts in Windows 2000/XP” on page B-4).
Figure 3-4
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Uninstalling the Modem
You may at times need to uninstall and then reinstall the modem to correct problems, change
configurations, or make version upgrades. The following instructions tell you how to uninstall the
modem.
Uninstalling the
Modem
In Windows 98SE
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab, and then click Creative
Modem Blaster V.92 DI5732.
4. Click the Add/Remove button.
5. Click the OK button.
6. Turn off your computer and remove the modem card.
Figure 4-1
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In Windows 2000
3. When a dialog box similar to Figure 4-2 appears,
click the Change or Remove Programs button.
4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 DI5732,
and then click the Change/Remove button.
5. Click the Close button.
6. Turn off your computer and remove the modem
card.
Figure 4-2
In Windows Me
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. When a dialog box similar to Figure 4-3 appears, click the
Install/Uninstall tab.
4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92 DI5732, and then
click the Add/Remove button.
5. Click the OK button.
6. Turn off your computer and remove the modem card.
Figure 4-3
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In Windows XP
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove
Programs icon. The Add or Remove
Programs dialog box similar to Figure 4-4
appears.
3. Click the Change or Remove Programs
button.
4. Click Creative Modem Blaster V.92
DI5732, and then click the Change/
Remove button.
5. Turn off your computer and remove the
modem card.
Figure 4-4
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Modem Features
Besides transferring data and accessing online information, your Creative Modem Blaster has the
following features:
Plug and Play
Faxes
This feature allows you to install your modem easily, as it is automatically configured.
Use your modem to send and receive fax documents. This feature also allows you to configure the
modem to serve as a fax-on-demand system by using the software provided.
Internet Access
Your modem allows you to access computer bulletin boards and to browse the Internet at speeds of up to
56 Kbps.
Video Conferencing
Your modem comes complete with V.92 standard support, for use with H.32x video conferencing
systems.
V.44 Data
Your Modem Blaster incorporates the new V.92 standard. This new standard offers V.44 Data
Compression technology that allows you to browse the Internet at higher speeds than existing data
compression standards.
Compression
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QuickConnect
PCM Upstream
This feature drastically reduces the amount of time it takes to establish a connection with your Internet
Service Provider. The characteristics of the last call are saved in your computer, and retrieved for
subsequent calls, resulting in a shorter connection time.
This feature enhances your Modem Blaster’s data upload speed from 33.6 Kbps to a maximum of 48
Kbps.
Modem-on-Hold
This feature allows you to answer an incoming call even when you are surfing the Internet. Check with
your local Internet Service Provider to ascertain that this feature is supported in your area.
Modem-on-Hold suspends the data connection between your modem and the ISP so that you can pick up
your phone and receive an incoming call in the usual way, while surfing the Internet. When your call is
complete, the modem reconnects you to the Internet. For more information on Modem-on-Hold, visit
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1. If a call comes in while you are on the Internet, the
minutes to complete your call. The call is
Using Modem-
on-Hold
automatically cut off after two minutes.
• During the software
installation, when selecting
the drivers and applications
to install, be sure that the
FaxTalk NetOnHold
check box is selected.
Figure 5-1
• Be sure to enable FaxTalk
NetOnHold whenever you
restart your computer. By
default FaxTalk
2. After completing you call, click the Disconnect Call
button.
NetOnHold is disabled.
• Your phone line needs to be
Call waiting enabled to
support Modem-on-Hold.
Figure 5-2
3. A dialog box similar to Figure 5-3 appears. The
modem will reconnect to the Internet.
Figure 5-3
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Technical Specifications
This appendix lists the general specifications of your modem.
Plug and Play
❑ PCI specification compliant.
❑ Plug and Play resources.
Table A-1:
Plug and Play Resource Information.
DEPENDENT
FUNCTIONS
RESOURCE INFORMATION
Choice 1
I/O Port: 3E8 to 3EF
COM 3
IRQ: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11
Choice 2
COM 4
I/O Port: 2E8 to 2EF
IRQ: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11
Choice 3
COM 2
I/O Port: 2F8 to 2FF
IRQ: 3
Choice 4
COM 1
I/O Port: 3F8 to 3FF
IRQ: 4
I/O Port: 2A0 to 2A7,
2A8 to 2AF,
...
Choice 5
Free-For-All
2D8 to 2DF
IRQ: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 or 15
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Data Features
❑ Integrated data, fax, and voice mail modem.
❑ 56,000/54,000/52,000/50,000/48,000/46,000/ 44,000/42,000/40,000/38,000/36,000/34,000
❑ 33,600/28,800/26,400/24,000/21,600/19,200/16,800/14,400/ 12,000/9,600/7,200/4,800/2,400/1,200/
300 bps data speeds.
Due to line conditions
and FCC regulations,
your data rate may be
lower. Current FCC
regulations limit
❑ Compatibility with the following data modem standards:
• V.92, V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.23, V.22bis, V.22A/B, and V.21; Bell 212A
and 103J.
• V.42 LAPM and MNP2-4 error correction.
• V.44, V.42bis and MNP5 data compression.
❑ Compression, line control, and error control are implemented in the hardware. Therefore, no special
drivers or libraries are needed to take advantage of higher speeds and data reliability.
❑ Automatic dial and answer capabilities.
download speeds to 53
kbps maximum.
Fax Features
❑ Supports Class 1 fax commands.
❑ Fax speeds up to 14,400 bps for send and receive.
❑ Compatibility with the following fax modem transmission standards:
• V.17 (14400 bps)
• V.21 Channel 2 (300 bps)
• V.27ter (7200 bps)
• V.29 (9600 bps)
Video Conferencing
Support
❑ Supports ITU V.92 standard to allow high performance video conferencing over standard phone lines
and the internet. Video conferencing standards are H.324 and H.323.
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
This appendix provides tips and solutions for resolving some of the problems you might encounter with
Creative Modem Blaster V.92 PCI DI5732 either during installation or normal use.
The installation does not start automatically after the Creative Modem Blaster Installation CD is
inserted.
Problems
Installing
Software
The AutoPlay feature in your Windows system may not be enabled.
To start the installation program through the My Computer shortcut menu:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop.
2. In the My Computer window, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
3. On the shortcut menu, click AutoPlay and follow the instructions on the screen.
To enable AutoPlay through Auto Insert Notification:
4. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
5. Double-click the System icon.
6. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Device Manager tab and select your CD-ROM
drive.
7. Click the Properties button.
8. In the Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab and select Auto Insert Notification.
9. Click the OK button to exit from the dialog box.
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Hardware conflicts may occur when two or more peripheral devices are set to use the same I/O address,
IRQ line or DMA channel.
Resolving
Hardware
Conflicts
To resolve conflicts in Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP, change the
resource settings of your modem or the conflicting peripheral device using Device Manager.
Resolving Conflicts in
Windows 98SE/Me
To run Device Manager:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears.
3. Click the Device Manager tab.
4. Double-click Modem.
If you are unsure of which
peripheral device is causing
the conflict, you can isolate
the source of the problem by
temporarily removing all
devices (except your modem
and essential devices such as
the disk controller). After
that, add the devices back
one at a time until the device
that is causing the conflict is
found.
5. Select your modem and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog box of the modem
appears.
6. Click the Resources tab.
7. Click the Use Automatic Settings check box to select it. If this check box is already selected, you
need to go to the Properties dialog box of the conflicting peripheral device and select the same
check box there.
8. Restart your system to allow Windows 98SE/Me to reassign resources to your modem and/or the
conflicting peripheral device.
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Resolving Conflicts in
Windows 2000/XP
To run Device Manager:
1. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click the Device Manager button.
5. Double-click Modem.
6. Right-click the name of your modem. A menu appears.
7. Select the Properties option.
8. Click the Resources tab.
9. Click the Use Automatic Settings check box to select it. If this check box is already selected, you
need to go to the Properties dialog box of the conflicting peripheral device and select the same
check box there.
10. Restart your system to allow Windows 2000/XP to reassign resources to your modem and/or the
conflicting peripheral device.
The modem fails to accept commands to dial or answer a call.
There may be an improper telephone line connection.
Check the following:
Problems with
Your Modem
•
•
Make sure the telephone cable is attached to the Telephone Line Jack.
Check that all devices are turned on.
There is interference on the telephone line that is connected to the modem.
To solve this problem:
Try moving the telephone line away from any power source, monitor, printer or any computer cable.
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The modem cannot connect to the Internet at 56,000 bps.
This may be due to line conditions in your area. Due to FCC regulations and/or line conditions, it is not
always possible to achieve the maximum data rate.
To solve this problem:
Try moving the telephone line away from any power source, monitor, printer or computer cable.
The modem or communications software fails to detect that the remote user has hung up.
The modem or communications software relies on the dial tone, busy tone or silence period to detect that
a remote user has hung up.
This detection may fail due to one of the following reasons:
•
•
Your local telephone system does not generate the dial or busy tone when the remote user hangs up.
The silent period for the modem or communications software to detect that the remote user has hung
up is not long enough.
•
The modem or communications software cannot detect a different dial or busy tone. For example, if
you are connecting to a PABX system, the dial or busy tone generated is different from the usual dial
or busy tone.
To solve this problem:
Prompt the remote user to respond. This may, however, result in a long delay before the communications
software responds to the remote user hanging up. To minimise this delay, modify the following settings:
•
•
•
Voice message recording time.
Number of prompts.
Time to wait for a response after prompting.
No dial tone when using the modem.
The IRQ of the modem is either in conflict with another device or is mis-reported in Windows.
To solve this problem:
Many chipsets have IRQ routing drivers for Windows. If you have an internal modem, and these drivers
do not work or do not exist on your system, changing the slot of the modem card may help.
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