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TP 600,770/ED - V.90 upgrade for internal ACP modem for Windows NT 4.0

Applicable to: World-Wide


P/N
V90WNT05

Description
The actual file download links have been moved to the bottom of the page. Please read ALL the information given below before downloading the files.


This software program updates your ThinkPad's internal ACP Modem code to the latest ACP V.90 Modem code. This program is only for systems using Windows NT 4.

Note: ACP Modems updated to version 1.50WW (V.90 2.424a), under certain telephone line conditions and V.90 server modem combinations, may not show improvement in performance or connectivity compared to prior ACP Modem V.90 releases. The files V90PAPER.RTF and V90FAQ.RTF provided on the IBM ThinkPad support site contain answers to many common questions about V.90 technology (connect speeds, line conditions, etc.). Actual connection speed depends on many factors and is often less than the maximum possible.

This program is designed to update the ThinkPad ACP Modem in the following areas:
- The percentage of V.90 connections vs. V.34 connections.
- General performance for some low connect speed V.90 connections.
- Connectivity for telephone line conditions that are non-V.90 capable. Note: A digital discontinuity (i.e., more than one analog to digital conversion between the client and the ISP/server modem) forces all V.90 modems to fallback to a V.34 connection.
- Connectivity for difficult telephone line conditions and V.90 server modem combinations
- Enhanced dial-tone detection capabilities on PBX's in the U.S.

This update program also includes support for the countries listed below under "Supported Countries".

This update program supersedes the Modem Country Update Diskette Version 1.5 for ThinkPad 600 or Version 1.6 for ThinkPad 770/770ED (P/N:27L8459).

The following ThinkPad models are supported.
- ThinkPad 600 (with Internal Modem)
- ThinkPad 770 (with Internal Modem)
- ThinkPad 770ED (with Internal Modem)

P/N
V90WNT05

Name & Size (bytes)
V90faq.rtf : 92517
v90paper.rtf : 439737

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/v90faq.rtf
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/v90paper.rtf

The following disk images can be detached and diskettes created from them.
For more help on handling file attachments click on this doclink

Disk Release Date:

12-03-99

Disk Version/Release:

1.50WW

Additional Information:

NOTE: This driver will now automatically extract to your hard drive. It will only extract under Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. The extraction process will NOT work with any other operating system. For instructions on how to transfer files greater than 1.44 MB to multiple floppies, click here.

Installation Guide
1. Determine whether your machine is a 600 or 770/770ED which has an internal ACP modem. If not, this code is not appropriate for your machine.

2. If the code is appropriate, determine your current level of ACP modem code by running the ACP modem Quick Tests utility. To run this program, go to the Windows Start menu on the machine you wish to upgrade, click on Programs, ThinkPad Modem, Quick Tests. This will start the Quick Tests application. In the upper right corner, you will see ThinkPad Modem x.xx (where x.xx is the release) and Build yy. These numbers will match one of the following:

a. Release 2.33 Build 17
b. Release 2.35 Build 06
c. Release 2.35 Build 08
d. Release 2.35 Build 10

3. If you determine that you have either Build 17, Build 06, or Build 08, then you must first update your machine to the latest level of ACP modem code. These drivers must be installed on your machine prior to installing this V.90 upgrade. To download these drivers, click here. Follow the install directions on that web page to install the base software. When you have completed that step, please return here to complete the V.90 update. When you have determined what level of software is currently on your machine, click the [Exit] button on the Quick Tests application.

4. Now that you have the correct machine information and software on your system, you are now ready to apply the V.90 upgrade code.

5. Download ACP90WNT.EXE and remember where you downloaded this file to.

6. Run ACP90WNT.EXE from the location you saved the file to in the previous step and it will start the extraction wizard.
a. Click Next at the "TP 600, 770/ED -V.90 upgrade for internal ACP Modem for Windows NT 4.0" window.
b. If you agree to all the terms stated in the license agreement for Non-Warranted Programs, click NEXT.
c. Extract the files to the default destination path: C:\DRIVERS\WNT\MODEM and click on FINISH.
d. At the "specified output folder does not exist, create it" window, click YES.
e. It will extract the files, then start the Installation Wizard. If you wish to continue the installation, click on YES. If you wish to install the modem at a different time, click NO. To install the modem at a later time, click on START -> RUN and type in "C:\DRIVERS\WNT\MODEM\MODEMV90.EXE"
f. If you clicked YES, the installation of the V.90 drivers will continue. When you are prompted to restart your computer, close all other applications on your machine, and click FINISH to restart your system. When the system restarts, it will redetect all the modem components.
NOTE:
The extraction wizard will leave both ACPDWNT.EXE and MODEMV90.EXE on your system. If you need the hard disk space, you can delete either of the two files. If you delete both files, you will need to download ACP90WNT.EXE to reinstall the V.90 update.

NOTE:
To uninstall the V.90 update, follow the instructions for uninstalling and reinstalling the ACP modem drivers. Click here for the instructions.

Enabled countries and areas that the V.90 modem is supported in
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Cyprus <--- Not available for 770/770ED
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea (South)
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- USA
- Vietnam

Supported Modem Country Phase
- ThinkPad 600 1.50
- ThinkPad 770ED 1.60

Summary of Changes
v1.00 (V.90 2.411a)
- (New) Initial release
v1.00WW (V.90 2.418)
- (New) Release 1.00WW
- Add V.90 support for countries listed below under "Supported Countries"

v1.50WW (V.90 2.424a)
- (New) Release 1.50WW (V.90 2.424a)
Areas affected by this update:
- The percentage of V.90 connections vs. V.34 connections.
- General performance for some low connect speed V.90 connections.
- Connectivity for telephone line conditions that are non-V.90 capable. Note: A digital discontinuity (i.e., more than one analog to digital conversion between the client and the ISP/server modem) forces all V.90 modems to fallback to a V.34 connection.
- Connectivity for difficult telephone line conditions and V.90 server modem combinations
- Enhanced dial-tone detection capabilities on PBX's in the U.S.
- Quick Tests application now displays the version of V.90 software installed

DOWNLOAD FILE SECTION:
To download the actual V.90 upgrade, use the links below.
ACPDWNT.EXE
ACPDWNT.TXT

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Disk Category

Modems, Windows NT

Date Created

03-11-98

Last Updated

20-05-99

Revision Date

16-04-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 770, ThinkPad 770E/ED

Machine Type

2645, 2646, 9549

Model

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