Installing PC analogue modem

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   OK, I know its not a BMW specific question, but I thought I'd see if any of you might know anyway.  There is a desktop PC with a digital modem currently installed, which needs to have the original analugie modem put back in.  Does anyone know if there is much involved with doing this, or any special tools required(apart from an earthing wrist strap).  Don't want to try doing it and make a mess, as its not my PC.  I guess the original drivers would need to be re-installed?

Thanks,

Kevin.

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
Kevin_E30_318iS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-December-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 883	Topic: Installing PC analogue modem Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:03
	OK, I know its not a BMW specific question, but I thought I'd see if any of you might know anyway. There is a desktop PC with a digital modem currently installed, which needs to have the original analugie modem put back in. Does anyone know if there is much involved with doing this, or any special tools required(apart from an earthing wrist strap). Don't want to try doing it and make a mess, as its not my PC. I guess the original drivers would need to be re-installed? Thanks, Kevin.
	Kevin_1990_318iS

Sponsored Links

Praktisk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II "Wanna buy some pegs Dave?" Joined: 06-June-2004 Location: Royston Vasey - Are U Local? Status: Offline Points: 845	Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:10
	Should be easy .. Would recommend installing the drivers on the system before you actually fit the card tho ... The system will have far better chance of identifying it that way when it detects it. As far as tools go ... All you should need is a small posi/phillips driver .. or if its a compaq/hp .. a small Star ended one ... dunno the correct name for that fitment tho....sorry.
	"Only The Tyres Are Allowed To Smoke!" -- 2001 330ci Sport (man) - "Oh This Is a Saga Now!" -- E46 Section Remote CCTV Solutions

gjoconnor92 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735	Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:26
	I would uninstall the drivers for the other modem as well before you put the new one in
	Gerard O'Connor 1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail

Dergside Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000	Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:29
	Kevin What version of Windows is it running?
	Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i.

Kevin_E30_318iS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-December-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 883	Posted: 11-November-2004 at 04:21
	Thanks for the feeback guys. It's a Dell desktop machine running WinXP.
	Kevin_1990_318iS

Dergside Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000	Posted: 11-November-2004 at 04:55
	Kevin If you go Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs you should find the software components for the digital modem. Remove the software there then remove the card from the PC before installing the analogue modem. To install the software side, go back to control panel and Add Hardware. Any problems, PM me.
	Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i.

Kevin_E30_318iS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-December-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 883	Posted: 11-November-2004 at 05:58
	Thanks Diarmuid. I'll give that a try.
	Kevin_1990_318iS

RonnieB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17-August-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 12-November-2004 at 07:57
	One quick word of advice... ...before you open up your pc, get yourself an antic static strap and make sure you earth yourself properly. What you can do is leave your pc plugged in, but make sure the power switch is set to off. Then make sure you earth yourself off something - I reccomend a radiator. If you don't do this once you open up the box you risk frying the pc's mainboard by discharging static electricity that builds up inside the box.

Kevin_E30_318iS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-December-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 883	Posted: 12-November-2004 at 10:39
	Thanks Ronnie. I was going to get one of the wrist straps that has an earth pin connector that can plug into the wall.
	Kevin_1990_318iS

gjoconnor92 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735	Posted: 23-November-2004 at 12:38
	How did you get on?
	Gerard O'Connor 1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail

Kevin_E30_318iS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-December-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 883	Posted: 24-November-2004 at 04:36
	Well, Since it was my father-in-laws machine and I'm under pressure timewise these days I decided to send it to a local PC repair shop to get the modem installed and tested, and also get the latest OS patches and antivirus s/w installed. However, I put the unit on my front seat without realising that there was a small bracket sticking out the back of it, which tore a 2" hole in the seat fabric, which was perfect before So, I spent all Saturday night repairing it, probaly the same amound of time it would have taken the install the modem and other s/w myself in the first place. Oh well, such is life Thanks for all the advice guys. In future, I will do these type of jobs myself (and carry PCs in the boot)
	Kevin_1990_318iS