NEED HELP installing a modem in a 486SX with DOS 5.0

[Peabody]

I need to install a replacement modem into an old 486SX computer that runs DOS 5.0. I have installed many modems into Windows machines, but this will be my first DOS computer. I do not see a problem as to getting it installed into the slot inside the computer, but do I have to also install a driver for it and if so, where could I get a modem with a DOS driver. Once I get a modem with a DOS driver, how do I install the driver from the DOS prompt. Any help and/or suggestions would be appreciated.
Changing from DOS 5.0 to Windows is a last resort.HELPPPPPPPPPPP

Thanks

 

[Zach]

A hardware modem doesn't need a driver, so get a hardware ISA modem. Can't be PNP too, so it at least needs some jumper options. Most did in the old days, so a used one is a good idea. I have no idea if modern hardware modems allow for non-PNP usage. Software on a 386 might not use anything about a 33.6, so that might be the ticket. Also: external serial modems are probably more upgradeproof then ISA based, but pricey. It'd be a good idea.

 

[Peabody]

Anyone

 

[mmaki]

If my memory serves me right, in the old DOS days installation instructions and the install program that came with the modem were a must. Without either it will be tough. You need to make sure your com and IRQs are set correct on the modem (if internal) and then you generally run an install program that comes with the modem. Sorry can't be of more help. As Zach said, an external is probably your best and easiest to get working. Good Luck!

 

[DeeK]

On a computer that old, you shouldn't have to deal with any drivers. You may need to fiddle with jumpers to set its COM port if it's internal. Usually in DOS internal modems grab a standard COM/IRQ pair. If I remember correctly, COM ports 1 and 3 use IRQ 4 and COMs 2 and 4 use IRQ 3. COMs 1 and 2 are the external serial ports. However, if you use an external serial modem, there should be zero headaches. No drivers, no fiddling, no nothing.

 

[Mucman]

I am curious as to what you are going to do with a 386 and a modem??? I used to run win95 on a 486 66 DX2 and connect to the net.

 

[Pretty Cool]

Your communication program (not DOS) will need to detect you modem. Most likely, you will need to run it as a standard modem. Also, you may be asked to enter an initialization string. If you choose an external model, you system must have a UART 16550 which did not exist when you computer was built. Hence, be prepared to buy a new serial card. ISA internal modems have the 16550 chip on board. If you use an internal model, set the jumpers for the usual COM 2, IRQ 3 after you disable COM 2 in your bios.

There should be no difference in setup between internal or external models. The main concern is how well does your DOS program support various modems. Your best chance of success will be to use a relatively modern DOS application with a brand name modem.

 

[AthlonMan]

You dont use drivers for modems in DOS you idiots, the software does the work. For example terminal in windows 3.1 dont use a driver, or same thing for a DOS based terminal client, but remember the modem cant be plug n play it has to have jumpers for com ports or it will not work.

 

[Zach]

<< Anyone >>



You're welcome.

 

[Peabody]

ttt

 

[Peabody]

bump

 

[matheusber]

i cant say a word about using in dos 5.0, cause i've never used it, but i cant tell you, as athlonman said, there`s no need at all to use drivers. this is work for the program you'll use for dealing with the modem... i should say this cause this modem i'm using right now is like this ... my dear USR 56K Voice INT... an ex: when i used to play Dukenukem3d/quake in dos mode, i just said about the address ( COM ) and IRQ ... just ...

use as said hardmodems ... and thats done ...

matheus

 

[Peabody]

ttt

 

[Zach]

Why keep bumping this? Hasn't the answer been established?

If you're having some other sort of problem why don't you say so instead of bumping.