How to Install a Modem in a Soltek SL-B7A-F
The Soltek SL-B7A-F is a Socket 462 motherboard that features an ATX form factor, support for up to six USB ports, integrated AC97 audio chipset, on-board Nvidia GeForce4 MX graphics and two RAM slots, designed for up to 1 GB of DDR SDRAM. The motherboard also includes a single 32-bit PCI expansion slot, suitable for add-on devices such as PCI-compatible fax modem. Installing a fax modem on your Soltek SL-B7A-F computer mainboard does not require any specialized tools or technical knowledge.
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Instructions
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Turn off the computer system. Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the computer. Disconnect any devices connected to the computer.
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Place the computer on a non-conductive work surface.
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Remove the left-side panel cover from the computer chassis. Certain computer cases may feature a one-piece design, requiring you to remove several screws, located at the rear, using a Phillips head screwdriver. Other computer designs may use small thumb screws to secure the left-side panel or one-piece cover to the chassis.
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Examine the inside of the computer and locate the small expansion slot cover on the rear of the chassis, directly in front of the yellow, rectangular-shaped PCI expansion slot. Remove the small screw that secures the expansion slot cover to the chassis; lift out the cover to make room for the modem.
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Remove the modem from the anti-static packaging. Be careful not to touch the circuits or metal contacts on the modem; hold the modem by the side and L-shaped bracket.
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Seat the modem into the yellow-colored PCI expansion slot. Make sure the modem's L-shaped bracket hole lines up with the threaded hole for the expansion slot opening on the computer case chassis.
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Replace the expansion slot screw to secure the modem to the chassis. Replace the case cover.
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Reconnect the power cord and peripheral devices to the computer.
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Start the computer and allow the operating system to load. Insert the modem software driver installation disc or diskette into the appropriate drive.
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Run the software setup program and follow the installation prompts. Restart the computer to complete the installation process, if necessary.
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