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=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
 
=== IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) ===
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 ===
* 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 ===
 
IBM FRU PN: 93P4166, 93P4212, 91P7321
 
  
=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
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=== Part numbers ===
* Integrated 56K Modem
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* 93P4212, 93P4166, 91P7321, 39T0061
* MDC II Modem card
 
  
 
=== Linux driver ===
 
=== Linux driver ===
The Linux driver from [http://www.smlink.com/ SmartLink] should work.<br>
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See the [[Conexant HSF modem drivers]] page.
Latest version of this driver is 2.9.10 and supports both the 2.4 and 2.6 kernels
 
  
Otherwise you can try the hsf driver from [http://www.linuxant.com linuxant].
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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There is an issue regarding connectivity with this softmodem, likely due an outdated K56flex firmware.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.
  
Problems getting this modem to work are mentioned here [[Installing Debian on a ThinkPad_G41]]
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== This card may be found in ==
=== ThinkPad's this card may be found in ===
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* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R51e}}, {{R52}}
* {{R50e}}, {{R51}}, {{R52}}
 
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
 
* {{T42}}, {{T42p}}, {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
* {{X32}}
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* {{X32}}, {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41 Tablet}}
* {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
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* {{G41}}
  
[[Category:Components]]
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[[Category:Modem Devices]]

Latest revision as of 14:08, 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