Trying to get Intel 537EP modem to work in Ubuntu 9.04

Hello

I posted here
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping that
perhaps you could assist?

I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI slot.
I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and preferably to
use with GnomePPP also.

The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected on
COM3

I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
resulting ModemData.txt file:

For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
diagnostics are:
 PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
 ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
 03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP
56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI

 Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
 17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
 --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
[    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff]
[    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port: [0xbc00-0xbcff]
[    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
[    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
[    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) ->
IRQ 17
[    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
[    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
[    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
[    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28

 The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
 a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
 but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
fixes.
 Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
 if help is needed.
 

=== Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
software. ===

Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
    Modem chipset  detected on
NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
CLASS=0703
PCIDEV=8086:1080
SUBSYS=8086:1000
IRQ=17
IDENT=INTEL537EP

 For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
   0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
      Primary device ID:  8086:1080
 Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
 




I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know how
to compile tar files yet) from
http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for-537ep

I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.

I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:

IDENTITY
CSID name and number as necessary

MODEM
Serial Device: 537
Lock file: /var/lock
Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
Rings: 2
Modem Class: Class 2
Dial Mode: Tone

PARAMS
Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
Reset Params: Z
Other Params:



I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
follows:

[Dialer Defaults]
Modem = /dev/537
Baud = 9600
Init1 = ATZ
Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
Init3 = AT&K3
Phone = 08450792829
Username = Steve
Password = ********
# New PPPD = yes


What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run Gnome
PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and the
modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string in
Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.

I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner so
would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)

Many thanks
Steve Francis

[Roland Hughes-3]

There have been significant changes to the data structures used in the kernel
headers.  The source files will no longer compile.  The current maintainer now
wants someone to pay HP thousands of dollars to make the necessary
modifications.

Until those modifications have been made, support for Intel based modems should
be viewed as non-existent.  Your only work around now is to use a pay Internet
fax service and spend $2-8 for every page you fax, or use a "free" Internet
fax service which covers your fax in advertising, thus making people discard
it as soon as it comes off the machine.

The only modems working with the current Karmic Koala distribution of Ubuntu
(which becomes the official distro some time this month) are ancient and ugly
external modems connected via serial cable.

You cannot solve your problem by using a different internal modem because the
free SL-MODEM package is a looooong way from working with this release as
well.  

Connexant commercial drivers are available for certain modem chipsets, just
not Intel.  They are also kernel specific, so when you automatically update a
kernel, you need to buy a new driver.

The other option, which you may briefly have, is to purchase a USB or parallel
or network based all-in-one printer which both does faxing and has fax driver
software for Linux.  I say "briefly" because USB support in general, and USB
printer support in particular has been like rolling naked in broken glass.  
Many printers which work with your release aren't even seen by the newer
release of Ubuntu.  The drivers for them are there, but the devices physically
aren't made available.

Revert to your -11 kernel, turn off automatic updates, wait at least a year.




On Tuesday 06 October 2009 11:07:31 am denbigh1974@... wrote:

> Hello
>
> I posted here
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
> to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping that
> perhaps you could assist?
>
> I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI slot.
> I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and preferably to
> use with GnomePPP also.
>
> The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
> 9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected on
> COM3
>
> I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
> resulting ModemData.txt file:
>
> For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
> diagnostics are:
>  PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
>  ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
>  03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP
> 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>
>  Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
>  17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
>  --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
> [    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff]
> [    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port: [0xbc00-0xbcff]
> [    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
> [    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
> [    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) ->
> IRQ 17
> [    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
> [    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28
>
>  The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
>  a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
>  but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> fixes.
>  Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
>  if help is needed.
>
>
> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
> software. ===
>
> Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
>     Modem chipset  detected on
> NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
> CLASS=0703
> PCIDEV=8086:1080
> SUBSYS=8086:1000
> IRQ=17
> IDENT=INTEL537EP
>
>  For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
>    0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>       Primary device ID:  8086:1080
>  Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
>
>
>
>
>
> I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know how
> to compile tar files yet) from
> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for
> -537ep
>
> I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
> Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.
>
> I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
> parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
> use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:
>
> IDENTITY
> CSID name and number as necessary
>
> MODEM
> Serial Device: 537
> Lock file: /var/lock
> Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
> Rings: 2
> Modem Class: Class 2
> Dial Mode: Tone
>
> PARAMS
> Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
> Reset Params: Z
> Other Params:
>
>
>
> I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
> follows:
>
> [Dialer Defaults]
> Modem = /dev/537
> Baud = 9600
> Init1 = ATZ
> Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
> Init3 = AT&K3
> Phone = 08450792829
> Username = Steve
> Password = ********
> # New PPPD = yes
>
>
> What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run Gnome
> PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and the
> modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string in
> Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.
>
> I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner so
> would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)
>
> Many thanks
> Steve Francis
>

--
Roland Hughes, President
Logikal Solutions
(630)-205-1593  (cell)
http://www.theminimumyouneedtoknow.com
http://www.infiniteexposure.net
http://www.logikalsolutions.com

[Jacques Goldberg]

Denbigh,


Here are several constructive suggestions:


You can FAX with kernel 2.6.28-11 - this proves that your modem driver
works, THUS:


First suggestion: no need to buy any hardware nor software, beware of
panic generators.


Second suggestion: think well, do you REALLY need a newer kernel? Can't
you stick to 2.6.28.-11 until an automatic installer for 2.6.28-15 will
become available?


Third suggestion: trust the experimental physicist who writes to you
here. Work step by step to set up your PPP connection. With kernel
2.6.28-11, use wvdial first, not yet GnomePPP (which as far as I
remember itself uses wvdial), to debug your connections. wvdialconf, the
configuration tool going with wvdial, will set up the strings, but much
more important, it gives debugging information (hidden by more
"friendly" commands such as GnomePPP).

Once wvdial will work, you can play with GUI's such as GnomePPP -- if
you have nothing better to do : I use wvdial since Fall of year 2000 and
have not yet felt the need to waste one minute for anything else.


The key question is of course, do you absolutely need kernel 2.6.28-15?
This is an insisting question to a novice: the file which you have
installed for your modem needs to be generated for 2.6.28-15, which is
not straightforward for a novice, even may seem frightening the first
time you do it. Some people believe that they always need the last
version, immediately. Some think that what counts is to be able to do
their work (I belong to that second category, since 1961: take a look at
http://cern.ch, see what frontier science is doing, most of us using
kernel 2.6.9, soon moving to 2.6.18 , not 28, not 31, because we have
other concerns than "having the most recent one").


Also, unfortunately, from time to time some novice advisors pop up in
this discussion, eventually  fooling people like you in need of support
for a 2.6.28 kernel with their own problem with for example 2.6.31,
scaring you with the need to buy another modem while your own works
fine, and quoting prices in units of thousands of dollars while all you
need is offred free to you - except perhaps your time invested in asking
yourself what exactly you need, in this case which kernel.


Jacques



denbigh1974@... wrote:

> Hello
>
> I posted here
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
> to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping
> that perhaps you could assist?
>
> I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI
> slot. I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and
> preferably to use with GnomePPP also.
>
> The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
> 9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected
> on COM3
>
> I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
> resulting ModemData.txt file:
>
> For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
> diagnostics are:
> PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
> ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
> 03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation
> FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>
> Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> 17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
> --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
> [    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff]
> [    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port: [0xbc00-0xbcff]
> [    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
> [    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
> [    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low)
> -> IRQ 17
> [    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
> [    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28
>
> The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> fixes.
> Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
> if help is needed.
>
>
> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
> software. ===
>
> Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
>    Modem chipset  detected on
> NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
> CLASS=0703
> PCIDEV=8086:1080
> SUBSYS=8086:1000
> IRQ=17
> IDENT=INTEL537EP
>
> For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
>   0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>      Primary device ID:  8086:1080
> Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
>
>
>
>
>
> I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know
> how to compile tar files yet) from
> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for-537ep 
>
>
> I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
> Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.
>
> I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
> parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
> use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:
>
> IDENTITY
> CSID name and number as necessary
>
> MODEM
> Serial Device: 537
> Lock file: /var/lock
> Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
> Rings: 2
> Modem Class: Class 2
> Dial Mode: Tone
>
> PARAMS
> Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
> Reset Params: Z
> Other Params:
>
>
>
> I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
> follows:
>
> [Dialer Defaults]
> Modem = /dev/537
> Baud = 9600
> Init1 = ATZ
> Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
> Init3 = AT&K3
> Phone = 08450792829
> Username = Steve
> Password = ********
> # New PPPD = yes
>
>
> What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run
> Gnome PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and
> the modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string
> in Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.
>
> I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner
> so would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)
>
> Many thanks
> Steve Francis

[Jacques Goldberg]

ALERT:

"Somebody" has a problem with kernel 2.6.31  (see
http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-nineth/msg01871.html) .

His reply below to a novice's call for help on something completely
unrelated could scare any newcomer to Linux and Linmodems.


Steve: do not pay too much attention!

Marv: what about discarding the post from the archive? Are we going to
be forced to monitor contents?


Jacques


Somebody wrote:

> There have been significant changes to the data structures used in the kernel
> headers.  The source files will no longer compile.  The current maintainer now
> wants someone to pay HP thousands of dollars to make the necessary
> modifications.
>
> Until those modifications have been made, support for Intel based modems should
> be viewed as non-existent.  Your only work around now is to use a pay Internet
> fax service and spend $2-8 for every page you fax, or use a "free" Internet
> fax service which covers your fax in advertising, thus making people discard
> it as soon as it comes off the machine.
>
> The only modems working with the current Karmic Koala distribution of Ubuntu
> (which becomes the official distro some time this month) are ancient and ugly
> external modems connected via serial cable.
>
> You cannot solve your problem by using a different internal modem because the
> free SL-MODEM package is a looooong way from working with this release as
> well.  
>
> Connexant commercial drivers are available for certain modem chipsets, just
> not Intel.  They are also kernel specific, so when you automatically update a
> kernel, you need to buy a new driver.
>
> The other option, which you may briefly have, is to purchase a USB or parallel
> or network based all-in-one printer which both does faxing and has fax driver
> software for Linux.  I say "briefly" because USB support in general, and USB
> printer support in particular has been like rolling naked in broken glass.  
> Many printers which work with your release aren't even seen by the newer
> release of Ubuntu.  The drivers for them are there, but the devices physically
> aren't made available.
>
> Revert to your -11 kernel, turn off automatic updates, wait at least a year.
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday 06 October 2009 11:07:31 am denbigh1974@... wrote:
>  
>> Hello
>>
>> I posted here
>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
>> to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping that
>> perhaps you could assist?
>>
>> I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI slot.
>> I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and preferably to
>> use with GnomePPP also.
>>
>> The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
>> 9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected on
>> COM3
>>
>> I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
>> resulting ModemData.txt file:
>>
>> For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
>> diagnostics are:
>>  PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
>>  ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
>>  03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP
>> 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>>
>>  Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
>>  17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
>>  --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
>> [    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff]
>> [    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port: [0xbc00-0xbcff]
>> [    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
>> [    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
>> [    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) ->
>> IRQ 17
>> [    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
>> [    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
>> [    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
>> [    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28
>>
>>  The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
>>  a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
>>  but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
>> fixes.
>>  Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
>>  if help is needed.
>>
>>
>> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
>> software. ===
>>
>> Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
>>     Modem chipset  detected on
>> NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
>> CLASS=0703
>> PCIDEV=8086:1080
>> SUBSYS=8086:1000
>> IRQ=17
>> IDENT=INTEL537EP
>>
>>  For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
>>    0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>>       Primary device ID:  8086:1080
>>  Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know how
>> to compile tar files yet) from
>> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for
>> -537ep
>>
>> I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
>> Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.
>>
>> I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
>> parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
>> use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:
>>
>> IDENTITY
>> CSID name and number as necessary
>>
>> MODEM
>> Serial Device: 537
>> Lock file: /var/lock
>> Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
>> Rings: 2
>> Modem Class: Class 2
>> Dial Mode: Tone
>>
>> PARAMS
>> Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
>> Reset Params: Z
>> Other Params:
>>
>>
>>
>> I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
>> follows:
>>
>> [Dialer Defaults]
>> Modem = /dev/537
>> Baud = 9600
>> Init1 = ATZ
>> Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
>> Init3 = AT&K3
>> Phone = 08450792829
>> Username = Steve
>> Password = ********
>> # New PPPD = yes
>>
>>
>> What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run Gnome
>> PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and the
>> modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string in
>> Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.
>>
>> I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner so
>> would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)
>>
>> Many thanks
>> Steve Francis
>>
>>    
>
>  

[Lawson Brown]

On Tuesday 06 October 2009 17:07:31 denbigh1974@... wrote:

> Hello
>
> I posted here
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
> to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping that
> perhaps you could assist?
>
> I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI slot.
> I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and preferably to
> use with GnomePPP also.
>
> The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
> 9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected on
> COM3
>
> I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
> resulting ModemData.txt file:
>
> For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
> diagnostics are:
>  PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
>  ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
>  03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP
> 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>
>  Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
>  17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
>  --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
> [    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff]
> [    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port: [0xbc00-0xbcff]
> [    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
> [    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
> [    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) ->
> IRQ 17
> [    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
> [    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> [    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28
>
>  The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
>  a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
>  but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> fixes.
>  Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
>  if help is needed.
>
>
> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
> software. ===
>
> Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
>     Modem chipset  detected on
> NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
> CLASS=0703
> PCIDEV=8086:1080
> SUBSYS=8086:1000
> IRQ=17
> IDENT=INTEL537EP
>
>  For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
>    0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
>       Primary device ID:  8086:1080
>  Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
>
>
>
>
>
> I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know how
> to compile tar files yet) from
> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for
>-537ep
>
> I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
> Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.
>
> I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
> parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
> use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:
>
> IDENTITY
> CSID name and number as necessary
>
> MODEM
> Serial Device: 537
> Lock file: /var/lock
> Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
> Rings: 2
> Modem Class: Class 2
> Dial Mode: Tone
>
> PARAMS
> Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
> Reset Params: Z
> Other Params:
>
>
>
> I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
> follows:
>
> [Dialer Defaults]
> Modem = /dev/537
> Baud = 9600
> Init1 = ATZ
> Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
> Init3 = AT&K3
> Phone = 08450792829
> Username = Steve
> Password = ********
> # New PPPD = yes
>
>
> What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run Gnome
> PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and the
> modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string in
> Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.
>
> I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner so
> would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)
>
> Many thanks
> Steve Francis

This is EXACTLY what I want to do, using openSUSE 11.1.

My level of experience is about the same as Steve's.

I followed the  instructions on the LinModem website and when the driver I
downloaded failed to compile,  I asked for help from this mailing list (after
much googling!)

Unfortunately, my appeal for help only seem to have triggered World War 3 !!!

Can we start afresh?

Can anyone offer any constructive suggestions for a poor openSuse user?

Thanks

Lawson

[Jacques Goldberg]

Lawson and Steve,


I know very little about Ubuntu and Debian systems: I use RPM systems
based on RedHat, quite different from yours.

Nevertheless, I want to try to help you, no promise to succeed.

You will have to cooperate quite a bit.


All the following is to be done using kernel 2.6.28-15
First of all, could both of you run scanModem and send me the file
ModemData.txt generated by scanModem?
Steve, we need the complete file which often contains critical
information believed to be irrelevant by beginners.
We do not need the other files coming along with ModemData.txt

Next, please give the command
ls -l /usr/src/linux   >   sf-kernels.txt      (Lawson, please name it  
lb-kernels.txt to help me identify)  and send me
that output sf-kernels.txt as well.

Next, Steve quotes having successfully used the following file:
http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for-537ep
This is a link, not a file.
However it is easy (but is it right?) to guess that both of you have
taken from the the file pointed at as:

Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 Release 2 (Kernel 2.6.28-11-generic):

http://www.mediafire.com/?qfiisd4myym

which is   intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb

Lawson, did you use EXACTLY the same file from EXACTLY the same place?

Next I have to present to you the Linux command   tee   asking you to
forgive me if you already know it.
To understand it, just type the trivial command       echo Hello    
which writes "Hello" on your screen.
Now type    echo Hello | tee junk.txt       and then   cat junk.txt .
Seeing what tee did? Added a copy of the screen
output to file  arbitrarily named junk.txt . Note that | is the vertical
bar (usually broken in two parts) on your keyboard, normally above the
backslash \ .
If you repeat with anything else than Hello, for example    echo How are
you?  | tee junk.txt , you will only see
"How are you?".
If you want to cumulate the outputs of a series of commands you type    
... | tee -a  junk.txt   ( -a means append).

So, now we are ready for starting our job.
Please download that file
intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb if you do not already
have it handy.
Now type this command:

sudo dpkg -1 intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb  |  tee
sf.txt      (lb.txt for Lawson so I can identify).

and send me as mail attachments the file   sf.txt ( or lb.txt) just created.
It would be a good idea to read those files before shipping, to make
sure that they show the error which worries you.
You know the command   less  , right?, which lets you browse up/down by
screens along a long file:
less  sf.txt       , PageUp,PageDown, or space bar, or arrows to go one
line at a time, and CTRL-C to quit.

Last thing, if you knew all these commands, sudo, dpkg, tee, less, let
me know so that I can stop bore you.

[Jacques Goldberg]

Oops, sorry, small mistake.

The right command to type is not

sudo dpkg -1 intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb  |  tee sf.txt

but

sudo dpkg -1 intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb  2>&1 |  
tee sf.txt


What 2>&1 does is to merge "standard error" messages (file handle 2)
with "standard  output"  (file handle 1)  before passing the  text  to
command  "tee".


Jacques


Jacques Goldberg wrote:

> Lawson and Steve,
>
>
> I know very little about Ubuntu and Debian systems: I use RPM systems
> based on RedHat, quite different from yours.
>
> Nevertheless, I want to try to help you, no promise to succeed.
>
> You will have to cooperate quite a bit.
>
>
> All the following is to be done using kernel 2.6.28-15
> First of all, could both of you run scanModem and send me the file
> ModemData.txt generated by scanModem?
> Steve, we need the complete file which often contains critical
> information believed to be irrelevant by beginners.
> We do not need the other files coming along with ModemData.txt
>
> Next, please give the command
> ls -l /usr/src/linux   >   sf-kernels.txt      (Lawson, please name
> it  lb-kernels.txt to help me identify)  and send me
> that output sf-kernels.txt as well.
>
> Next, Steve quotes having successfully used the following file:
> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for-537ep 
>
> This is a link, not a file.
> However it is easy (but is it right?) to guess that both of you have
> taken from the the file pointed at as:
>
> Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 Release 2 (Kernel 2.6.28-11-generic):
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/?qfiisd4myym
>
> which is   intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb
>
> Lawson, did you use EXACTLY the same file from EXACTLY the same place?
>
> Next I have to present to you the Linux command   tee   asking you to
> forgive me if you already know it.
> To understand it, just type the trivial command       echo Hello    
> which writes "Hello" on your screen.
> Now type    echo Hello | tee junk.txt       and then   cat junk.txt .
> Seeing what tee did? Added a copy of the screen
> output to file  arbitrarily named junk.txt . Note that | is the
> vertical bar (usually broken in two parts) on your keyboard, normally
> above the backslash \ .
> If you repeat with anything else than Hello, for example    echo How
> are you?  | tee junk.txt , you will only see
> "How are you?".
> If you want to cumulate the outputs of a series of commands you
> type    ... | tee -a  junk.txt   ( -a means append).
>
> So, now we are ready for starting our job.
> Please download that file
> intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb if you do not already
> have it handy.
> Now type this command:
>
> sudo dpkg -1 intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb  |  tee
> sf.txt      (lb.txt for Lawson so I can identify).
>
> and send me as mail attachments the file   sf.txt ( or lb.txt) just
> created.
> It would be a good idea to read those files before shipping, to make
> sure that they show the error which worries you.
> You know the command   less  , right?, which lets you browse up/down
> by screens along a long file:
> less  sf.txt       , PageUp,PageDown, or space bar, or arrows to go
> one line at a time, and CTRL-C to quit.
>
> Last thing, if you knew all these commands, sudo, dpkg, tee, less, let
> me know so that I can stop bore you.
>

[Lawson Brown]

Jacques,

Thank you so much.

First, I have the kernel 2.6.29-1-pae installed on my openSUSE 11.1 machine (a
Dell Dimension 3000 with the factory-fitted Intel 537EP modem). I installed
this from pre-compiled rpms. I could not find any 2.6.28 versions.

The version of the modem driver package I downloaded is:
Intel-536EP-537EP_2009_07_04.tar.bz2
from:
 http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/intel/Philippe.Vouters/

The output from " ls -l /usr/src/linux" is just:
 
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 14 Aug 20 16:15 /usr/src/linux -> linux-2.6.29-1

I am attaching my ModemData.txt file as you asked.

I will stop there for now, since I am about to go away tomorrow for a few days
(until Tuesday), and time is short.

I am confused by the next part of your e-mail, Jacques, since it mentions .deb
files, and I am using the rpm-based openSUSE. There is obviously something I
don't understand.

Once again, thank you so much for offering your time and patience to help us.

Lawson


On Wednesday 07 October 2009 15:33:28 Jacques Goldberg wrote:

> Lawson and Steve,
>
>
> I know very little about Ubuntu and Debian systems: I use RPM systems
> based on RedHat, quite different from yours.
>
> Nevertheless, I want to try to help you, no promise to succeed.
>
> You will have to cooperate quite a bit.
>
>
> All the following is to be done using kernel 2.6.28-15
> First of all, could both of you run scanModem and send me the file
> ModemData.txt generated by scanModem?
> Steve, we need the complete file which often contains critical
> information believed to be irrelevant by beginners.
> We do not need the other files coming along with ModemData.txt
>
> Next, please give the command
> ls -l /usr/src/linux   >   sf-kernels.txt      (Lawson, please name it
> lb-kernels.txt to help me identify)  and send me
> that output sf-kernels.txt as well.
>
> Next, Steve quotes having successfully used the following file:
> http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-for
>-537ep This is a link, not a file.
> However it is easy (but is it right?) to guess that both of you have
> taken from the the file pointed at as:
>
> Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 Release 2 (Kernel 2.6.28-11-generic):
>
> http://www.mediafire.com/?qfiisd4myym
>
> which is   intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb
>
> Lawson, did you use EXACTLY the same file from EXACTLY the same place?
>
> Next I have to present to you the Linux command   tee   asking you to
> forgive me if you already know it.
> To understand it, just type the trivial command       echo Hello
> which writes "Hello" on your screen.
> Now type    echo Hello | tee junk.txt       and then   cat junk.txt .
> Seeing what tee did? Added a copy of the screen
> output to file  arbitrarily named junk.txt . Note that | is the vertical
> bar (usually broken in two parts) on your keyboard, normally above the
> backslash \ .
> If you repeat with anything else than Hello, for example    echo How are
> you?  | tee junk.txt , you will only see
> "How are you?".
> If you want to cumulate the outputs of a series of commands you type
> ... | tee -a  junk.txt   ( -a means append).
>
> So, now we are ready for starting our job.
> Please download that file
> intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb if you do not already
> have it handy.
> Now type this command:
>
> sudo dpkg -1 intel537ep-intrepid_2-Philippe.Vouters_i386.deb  |  tee
> sf.txt      (lb.txt for Lawson so I can identify).
>
> and send me as mail attachments the file   sf.txt ( or lb.txt) just
> created. It would be a good idea to read those files before shipping, to
> make sure that they show the error which worries you.
> You know the command   less  , right?, which lets you browse up/down by
> screens along a long file:
> less  sf.txt       , PageUp,PageDown, or space bar, or arrows to go one
> line at a time, and CTRL-C to quit.
>
> Last thing, if you knew all these commands, sudo, dpkg, tee, less, let
> me know so that I can stop bore you.

 Only plain text email is forwarded by the  Discuss@... List Server,
 as HTML can contain viruses. Use as the email Subject Line:
           YourName, YourCountry Welcome to openSUSE 11.1 - Kernel  kernel 2.6.29-1-pae
 With this Subject Line cogent experts will be alerted, and useful case names left in the Archive.
 YourCountry will enable Country specific guidance. Linux experts in YourCountry
 can be found through: http://www.linux.org/groups/index.html.
They will know your Country's modem code, which may be essential for dialup service.
Responses from Discuss@... are sometimes blocked by an Internet Provider mail filters.
 So in a day, also check the Archived responses at http://www.linmodems.org 
--------------------------  System information ----------------------------
CPU=i686,  Welcome to openSUSE 11.1 - Kernel
Linux version 2.6.29-1-pae (geeko@buildhost) (gcc version 4.3.2 [gcc-4_3-branch revision 141291] (SUSE Linux) ) #1 SMP 2009-04-10 20:09:44 +0200
 scanModem update of:  2009_08_15

 There are no blacklisted modem drivers in /etc/modprobe*  files
 Potentially useful modem drivers now loaded are:
               

If a USB modem or cellphone is attached and was not detected, please
provide available information in your request to discuss@...

For candidate card in slot 01:02.0, firmware information and bootup diagnostics are:
 PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name
 ---------- --------- --------- --------------
 01:02.0 8086:1080 1028:1000 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI

 Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
 17:         80          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5
 --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 01:02.0 ----
[    0.705746] pci 0000:01:02.0: reg 10 32bit mmio: [0xfeafe000-0xfeafefff]
[    0.705754] pci 0000:01:02.0: reg 14 io port: [0xde00-0xdeff]
[    0.705800] pci 0000:01:02.0: PME# supported from D0 D3hot D3cold
[    0.705808] pci 0000:01:02.0: PME# disabled
[    1.745111] serial 0000:01:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[    1.745264] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS5 at I/O 0xde08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
[    1.745350] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS6 at I/O 0xde10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
[    1.745436] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS7 at I/O 0xde18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
[    1.745521] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xde20 (irq = 17) is a 8250
[    1.745605] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xde28 (irq = 17) is a 8250
[    1.746087] 0000:01:02.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xde60 (irq = 17) is a 8250

 The PCI slot 01:02.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
 a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
 but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible fixes.
 Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
 if help is needed.
 

=== Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent software. ===

Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 01:02.0:
        Modem chipset  detected on
NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
CLASS=0703
PCIDEV=8086:1080
SUBSYS=1028:1000
IRQ=17
IDENT=INTEL537EP

 For candidate modem in:  01:02.0
   0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
      Primary device ID:  8086:1080
 Support type needed or chipset: INTEL537EP
 


 Since 2006, Intel appears to have ceased its modem code updates for Linux.
 The outdated official Intel support packages can be accessed through:
       http://developer.intel.com/design/modems/support/drivers.htm
 Beneficially, Philippe Vouters has been provided updates as the Linux kernel evolves.
 But intensive personal support is not feasible, see:  http://archives.linmodems.org/24939
 The code for the INTEL537 and INTEL536 chipset modems is now at:
      http://x9000.fr:8088/ 
and may soon be moved to
      http://www.x9000.fr/ 
Copies are also stored at:
       http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/intel/Philippe.Vouters/
For Ubuntu Linux users with Intel 536 and 537 chipsets, there are driver
installation packages available thru http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems

 Read DOCs/Intel.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow through guidance.


Writing DOCs/Intel.txt

 Completed candidate modem analyses.

 The base of the UDEV device file system is: /dev/.udev

 Versions adequately match for the compiler installed: 4.3.2
             and the compiler used in kernel assembly: 4.3


 
 Minimal compiling resources appear complete:
   make utility - /usr/bin/make
   Compiler version 4.3
   linuc_headers base folder /lib/modules/2.6.29-1-pae/build

 However some compilations and executable functions may need additional files,
 in the FileNames.h (so called kernel "h"eaders) collection installed in  /usr/include/ .
 For martian_modem, additional required packages are needed. The also required headers of package libc6 are commonly installed by default.
 Compiling hsfmodem drivers does require linux-libc-dev and libc6-dev packages, for kernels 2.6.24 and later versions.
 In not included on your install CD, search for them at http://packages.ubuntu.com
 or comparable Repository for other Linux distros.
 When compiling ALSA drivers, the utility "patch" will also be needed.




If a driver compilation fails, with message including some lack of some FileName.h (stdio.h for example), then
Some additional kernel-header files need installation to /usr/include. The minimal additional packages are libc6-dev
and any of its dependents, under Ubuntu linux-libc-dev

If an alternate ethernet connection is available,
$  apt-get update
$  apt-get -s install linux-kernel-devel
will install needed packages.
For Debian/Ubuntu related distributions, run the following command to display the needed package list:

Otherwise packages have to be found through http://packages.ubuntu.com
Once downloaded and transferred into a Linux partition,
they can be installed alltogether with:
$ sudo dpkg -i *.deb


Checking pppd properties:
        -rwxr-xr-x 1 root dialout 330764 2008-12-03 08:03 /usr/sbin/pppd

In case of an "error 17" "serial loopback" problem, see:
    http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/linmodems/archive-sixth/msg02637.html

To enable dialout without Root permission do:
        $ su - root  (not for Ubuntu)
         chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd
or under Ubuntu related Linuxes
         chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd

Checking settings of: /etc/ppp/options
noipdefault
noauth
crtscts
lock
modem
asyncmap 0
nodetach
lcp-echo-interval 30
lcp-echo-failure 4
lcp-max-configure 60
lcp-restart 2
idle 600
noipx
file /etc/ppp/filters

In case of a message like:
   Warning: Could not modify /etc/ppp/pap-secrets: Permission denied
see http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-sixth/msg04656.html

Read Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt concerning other COMM channels: eth0
Which can interfere with Browser naviagation.

 Don't worry about the following, it is for experts should trouble shooting be necessary.
==========================================================

 Checking for modem support lines:
 --------------------------------------
     /device/modem symbolic link:  
slmodemd created symbolic link /dev/ttySL0:  
     Within /etc/udev/ files:
/etc/udev/rules.d/42-gsm-drivers.rules:# Option Globetrotter & other switch-mode mobile broadband modems
/etc/udev/rules.d/77-network.rules:SUBSYSTEM=="net", ENV{INTERFACE}=="ppp*|ippp*|isdn*|plip*|lo*|irda*|dummy*|ipsec*|tun*|tap*|bond*|br*|vlan*|modem*|dsl*", GOTO="skip_ifup"
     Within /etc/modprobe.conf files:
/etc/modprobe.conf:# Linux ACP modem (Mwave)
     Within any ancient /etc/devfs files:

     Within ancient kernel 2.4.n /etc/module.conf files:

--------- end modem support lines --------

[Roland Hughes-3]

I have OpenSuSE 11.1 on my notebook.  I never got the modem working.  None of
the stuff works with 64-bit.

Question 1:  Are you using OpenSuSE 11.1 64-bit?  If so, is there any reason
you cannot drop back to the 32-bit version?  (If you have over 4Gig of RAM
installed and cannot easily take it out, that would be a reason.)


On Wednesday 07 October 2009 07:07:56 am Lawson Brown wrote:

> On Tuesday 06 October 2009 17:07:31 denbigh1974@... wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > I posted here
> > http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1277358
> > to explain my problem but the thread ran out of steam. I was hoping that
> > perhaps you could assist?
> >
> > I have a p.c. with an Intel 537EP faxmodem card installed in a PCI slot.
> > I want to use this to send out faxes from my desktop and preferably to
> > use with GnomePPP also.
> >
> > The p.c. dual boots into Windows XP (where I am experienced) or Ubuntu
> > 9.04 (where I am a complete novice). In Windows, my modem is detected on
> > COM3
> >
> > I booted up into Ubuntu and ran scanModem. Here is an extract from the
> > resulting ModemData.txt file:
> >
> > For candidate card in slot 03:01.0, firmware information and bootup
> > diagnostics are:
> >  PCI slot    PCI ID        SubsystemID    Name
> >  ----------    ---------    ---------    --------------
> >  03:01.0    8086:1080    8086:1000    Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP
> > 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
> >
> >  Modem interrupt assignment and sharing:
> >  17:       2974          0   IO-APIC-fasteoi   Intel ICH5, serial
> >  --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 03:01.0 ----
> > [    0.455494] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 10 32bit mmio:
> > [0xfeaff000-0xfeafffff] [    0.455501] pci 0000:03:01.0: reg 14 io port:
> > [0xbc00-0xbcff] [    0.455536] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# supported from D0
> > D3hot D3cold [    0.455541] pci 0000:03:01.0: PME# disabled
> > [    1.505776] serial 0000:03:01.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) ->
> > IRQ 17
> > [    1.505908] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS1 at I/O 0xbc08 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> > [    1.505989] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS2 at I/O 0xbc10 (irq = 17) is a 8250
> > [    1.506071] 0000:03:01.0: ttyS3 at I/O 0xbc18 (irq = 17) is a 16450
> > [    1.506096] Couldn't register serial port 0000:03:01.0: -28
> >
> >  The PCI slot 03:01.0 of the modem card may be disabled early in
> >  a bootup process,  but then enabled later. If modem drivers load
> >  but the  modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible
> > fixes.
> >  Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@...
> >  if help is needed.
> >
> >
> > === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent
> > software. ===
> >
> > Predictive  diagnostics for card in bus 03:01.0:
> >     Modem chipset  detected on
> > NAME="Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI "
> > CLASS=0703
> > PCIDEV=8086:1080
> > SUBSYS=8086:1000
> > IRQ=17
> > IDENT=INTEL537EP
> >
> >  For candidate modem in:  03:01.0
> >    0703 Modem: Intel Corporation FA82537EP 56K V.92 Data/Fax Modem PCI
> >       Primary device ID:  8086:1080
> >  Support type needed or chipset:    INTEL537EP
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I downloaded and installed the 537EP driver (deb file, I don't know how
> > to compile tar files yet) from
> > http://groups.google.com/group/ubuntu-modems/web/modem-driver-downloads-f
> >or -537ep
> >
> > I have now managed to get Efax-gtk working with the modem if I use
> > Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. It doesn't work with kernel 2.6.28-15.
> >
> > I had to play experiment with different init strings and hardware
> > parameters before it would work in Ubuntu 9.04 kernel 2.6.28-11. If I
> > use the following Efax-gtk settings, I can successfully send a fax:
> >
> > IDENTITY
> > CSID name and number as necessary
> >
> > MODEM
> > Serial Device: 537
> > Lock file: /var/lock
> > Capabilities: 1,5,0,2,0,0,0,0
> > Rings: 2
> > Modem Class: Class 2
> > Dial Mode: Tone
> >
> > PARAMS
> > Initialisation Params: Z &F&D2&C1&K3S7 &K3 (copied these from Windows XP)
> > Reset Params: Z
> > Other Params:
> >
> >
> >
> > I can also get wvdial to dial out if my wvdial.conf file is edited as
> > follows:
> >
> > [Dialer Defaults]
> > Modem = /dev/537
> > Baud = 9600
> > Init1 = ATZ
> > Init2 = AT&F&D2&C1&K3S7=55
> > Init3 = AT&K3
> > Phone = 08450792829
> > Username = Steve
> > Password = ********
> > # New PPPD = yes
> >
> >
> > What I can't do is get Gnome PPP to recognise /dev/537. When I run Gnome
> > PPP the init strings are different from those in wvdial.conf and the
> > modem can't be found. I can't modify the default the init 2 string in
> > Gnome PPP and when I test for a modem none can be found.
> >
> > I just wondered if you had any suggestions, please? (I am a beginner so
> > would appreciate cut-and-paste text to insert into Nautilus.)
> >
> > Many thanks
> > Steve Francis
>
> This is EXACTLY what I want to do, using openSUSE 11.1.
>
> My level of experience is about the same as Steve's.
>
> I followed the  instructions on the LinModem website and when the driver I
> downloaded failed to compile,  I asked for help from this mailing list
>  (after much googling!)
>
> Unfortunately, my appeal for help only seem to have triggered World War 3
>  !!!
>
> Can we start afresh?
>
> Can anyone offer any constructive suggestions for a poor openSuse user?
>
> Thanks
>
> Lawson
>

--
Roland Hughes, President
Logikal Solutions
(630)-205-1593  (cell)
http://www.theminimumyouneedtoknow.com
http://www.infiniteexposure.net
http://www.logikalsolutions.com

Roland Hughes wrote:

> ALERT:
>
> Previous poster did not read the post in its entirety nor did they offer any
> additional advice.
>
> The post in question ended with:
>
>  
>> Revert to your -11 kernel, turn off automatic updates, wait at least a year.
>>    
>
> The "experimental" advice being offered up as correct in a different message:
>
>  
>>>>> The key question is of course, do you absolutely need kernel 2.6.28-15?
>>>>> This is an insisting question to a novice: the file which you have
>>>>> installed for your modem needs to be generated for 2.6.28-15, which is
>>>>> not straightforward for a novice, even may seem frightening the first
>>>>> time you do it. Some people believe that they always need the last
>>>>> version, immediately. Some think that what counts is to be able to do
>>>>> their work (I belong to that second category, since 1961: take a look at
>>>>> http://cern.ch, see what frontier science is doing, most of us using
>>>>> kernel 2.6.9, soon moving to 2.6.18 , not 28, not 31, because we have
>>>>> other concerns than "having the most recent one").

Thanks for your advice. Just to let you know that I am booting up now
into 2.6.28-11 by default.

I'll stay away from upgrading until I have more confidence in my
knowledge of Ubuntu

[Roland Hughes-3]

I'm glad things are now working for you.  I had needs which pushed me to newer
kernels.  (Later versions of OO 3.x were only compiled and tested with later
kernels and I needed some of the features the later versions had.)

If you have access to a high speed Internet connection and intend to do any
document writing, I humbly suggest you download and install Lotus Symphony
from IBM.  It's a much better word processing package, though it does lack
some OO features.


On Friday 09 October 2009 11:42:05 am denbigh1974@... wrote:

>  Roland Hughes wrote:
> ALERT:
>
> Previous poster did not read the post in its entirety nor did they offer
>  any additional advice.
>
> The post in question ended with:
>
>
> Revert to your -11 kernel, turn off automatic updates, wait at least a
>  year.
>
>
> The "experimental" advice being offered up as correct in a different
>  message:
>
>
> The key question is of course, do you absolutely need kernel 2.6.28-15?
> This is an insisting question to a novice: the file which you have
> installed for your modem needs to be generated for 2.6.28-15, which is
> not straightforward for a novice, even may seem frightening the first
> time you do it. Some people believe that they always need the last
> version, immediately. Some think that what counts is to be able to do
> their work (I belong to that second category, since 1961: take a look at
> http://cern.ch, see what frontier science is doing, most of us using
> kernel 2.6.9, soon moving to 2.6.18 , not 28, not 31, because we have
> other concerns than "having the most recent one").
>
>  Thanks for your advice. Just to let you know that I am booting up now into
>  2.6.28-11 by default. I'll stay away from upgrading until I have more
>  confidence in my knowledge of Ubuntu
>

--
Roland Hughes, President
Logikal Solutions
(630)-205-1593  (cell)
http://www.theminimumyouneedtoknow.com
http://www.infiniteexposure.net
http://www.logikalsolutions.com

[Marvin Stodolsky]

Philippe Vouters privately related success of his Intel-536-537
package with a 2.6.31 kernel, including FAX service
Particular kernels may however require additional work.

MarvS

On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Roland Hughes
<roland@...> wrote:

> I'm glad things are now working for you.  I had needs which pushed me to newer
> kernels.  (Later versions of OO 3.x were only compiled and tested with later
> kernels and I needed some of the features the later versions had.)
>
> If you have access to a high speed Internet connection and intend to do any
> document writing, I humbly suggest you download and install Lotus Symphony
> from IBM.  It's a much better word processing package, though it does lack
> some OO features.
>
>
> On Friday 09 October 2009 11:42:05 am denbigh1974@... wrote:
>>  Roland Hughes wrote:
>> ALERT:
>>
>> Previous poster did not read the post in its entirety nor did they offer
>>  any additional advice.
>>
>> The post in question ended with:
>>
>>
>> Revert to your -11 kernel, turn off automatic updates, wait at least a
>>  year.
>>
>>
>> The "experimental" advice being offered up as correct in a different
>>  message:
>>
>>
>> The key question is of course, do you absolutely need kernel 2.6.28-15?
>> This is an insisting question to a novice: the file which you have
>> installed for your modem needs to be generated for 2.6.28-15, which is
>> not straightforward for a novice, even may seem frightening the first
>> time you do it. Some people believe that they always need the last
>> version, immediately. Some think that what counts is to be able to do
>> their work (I belong to that second category, since 1961: take a look at
>> http://cern.ch, see what frontier science is doing, most of us using
>> kernel 2.6.9, soon moving to 2.6.18 , not 28, not 31, because we have
>> other concerns than "having the most recent one").
>>
>>  Thanks for your advice. Just to let you know that I am booting up now into
>>  2.6.28-11 by default. I'll stay away from upgrading until I have more
>>  confidence in my knowledge of Ubuntu
>>
>
> --
> Roland Hughes, President
> Logikal Solutions
> (630)-205-1593  (cell)
> http://www.theminimumyouneedtoknow.com
> http://www.infiniteexposure.net
> http://www.logikalsolutions.com
>

bala wrote:
> hi can u tell how to install a usb modem
I'm very sorry - I only use an internal modem. It might be worth sending
your email on this matter to discuss@...

Best of luck

bala wrote:
> hi can u tell how to install a usb modem

I'm very sorry - I only use an internal modem. It might be worth sending
your email on this matter to discuss@...

Best of luck