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Modem driver (3COM Mini PCI combo card) for Windows Me - ThinkPad A2*, A30/p, T2*, X2*, TransNote
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This package provides the 3Com modem drivers for the 10/100 Ethernet Mini PCI Adapter with 56k Modem (Mini PCI Combo) for Microsoft Windows Me.

*This release supports the following ThinkPad systems with the "10/100 Ethernet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem (3Com)" option installed:
- ThinkPad A20m, A20p
- ThinkPad A21m, A21p, A21e
- ThinkPad A22m, A22p, A22e
- ThinkPad A30, A30p
- ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23
- ThinkPad X20, X21, X22
- ThinkPad TransNote

- This program is language independent and canbe used with any language system.
  File details
Version 3.28.039.0076.01b
Release Date 2001/12/13
File link   File size   File description
mdcb3cme.exe   1,550,158   Modem driver (3COM Mini PCI combo card) for Windows Me
mdcb3cme.txt   6,272   README for Modem driver (3COM Mini PCI combo card) for Windows Me
  Additional information

A separate package is required to enable the Ethernet function of the IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini PCI Adapter with 56K Modem (3Com).

Click here for instructions on how to transfer files greater than 1.44 MB to multiple floppies.

This Additional information field contains the following sections
II. Summary of changes
II. Installation instructions
III. Uninstallion instructions
IV. Determining which version is installed

I. Summary of changes
Version 3.28.039.0076.01b
  • (Fix) Fix for low modem connect speeds.

Note: The driver version has been changed to reflect the correct version. All previous driver versions should be 3.xx.xxx.xxxx and not 2.xx.xxx.xxxx.

Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.

II. Installation instructions

 

  1. With the power removed, install the modem if necessary.
  2. Start Windows Me.
  3. Extract the drivers onto the hard disk drive. This will make two directories:
  • \3Com\MDMSETUP (Modem setup and application software) and
  • \3Com\MDMDISK5 (Modem wdm driver)
  1. Click Start, then click Run.
  2. In the Open field, type C:\DRIVERS\WME\MODEM\MDMSETUP\SETUP.EXE, and click OK to start the installation process. If you extracted the files to a different location, specify that location instead.
  3. Click the Next button on the Welcome dialog screen.
  4. The modem will be automatically detected.
  5. Select the Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) radio button on the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog screen.
  6. Click the Next button on the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog screen.
  7. Ensure the Specify a location box is selected.
  8. Type c:\windows\options\cabs into the location box.
  9. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete modem installation.

III. Uninstallion instructions
  1. Start Windows Me.
  2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel .
  3. Open the System icon.
  4. Click the Device Manager tab.
  5. Click the + next to Modem.
  6. Select IBM Modem (or 3Com Mini PCI 56K Modem).
  7. Click the Remove button.
  8. Click OK from the Confirm Device Removal dialogue box.
  9. If asked to restart the machine, do so.

IV. Determining which version is installed
  1. Start Windows Me.
  2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Modems.
  4. Click the Diagnostics tab.
  5. Select the COM port the modem is installed on.
  6. Click the More Info button.
  7. Scroll down to where the ATI7 command is displayed. The driver version will be displayed.
  Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide
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Last modified:  2005-07-14
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