Conexant HCF 56K Download Drivers

This document describes the steps required to properly install the Windows 2000 Conexant soft modem (HSF) Generic Drivers, which accompany this document. Please understand that the Conexant modem drivers you will be installing are intended for basic modem operations and are generally not supported.
Conexant Systems, Inc. 04/15/2004


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Table of Contents

I. Extract the generic modem driver.

II. Instructions for Windows 2000.
i. Uninstall and install the Conexant modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

III. Testing your modem.

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I. Extracting the generic modem driver.

1. Download the Win2K Conexant soft modem (HSF) Generic Driver from the website (www.conexant.com).
2. Double click on the self-extracting executable file to extract the files to your local drive (C:\).

**Note: It is recommended that you take note of the exact location of the extracted files, as you will be required to use this information during the installation process.
On how to download the Conexant modem drivers please read the document "Instructions on How to Download Generic Drivers".

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II. Installation Instructions for Windows 2000.

i. Uninstall and install the Conexant modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

1. Go to the folder where the modem driver is located, C:\HSF_Win2K, and double click on the HXFSetup.exe file.
2. By clicking on the HXFSetup.exe, you will be uninstalling the current modem drivers, if installed, and installing the Conexant soft modem (HSF) generic modem driver downloaded from the Conexant website.
3. The add new hardware wizard will prompt you regarding the digital signature. Click on "Yes" when asked if you would like to continue the installation.
4. Click on Next, then select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next.
5. To direct windows to the drivers click on "Specify Location" only and go to the folder where the drivers are located, C:\HSF_Win2K.
6 Open the GENHSF5.INF file and click OK.
7. Click Next on the next window and allow a few seconds for the installation process. Click "Yes" for any digital signature prompts (same as #3)
8. Click on Finish when ready and generic modem driver is installed.

This document describes the steps required to properly install the Windows 2000 Conexant soft modem (HSF) Generic Drivers, which accompany this document. Please understand that the Conexant modem drivers you will be installing are intended for basic modem operations and are generally not supported.
Conexant Systems, Inc. 04/15/2004


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Table of Contents

I. Extract the generic modem driver.

II. Instructions for Windows 2000.
i. Uninstall and install the Conexant modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

III. Testing your modem.

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I. Extracting the generic modem driver.

1. Download the Win2K Conexant soft modem (HSF) Generic Driver from the website (www.conexant.com).
2. Double click on the self-extracting executable file to extract the files to your local drive (C:\).

**Note: It is recommended that you take note of the exact location of the extracted files, as you will be required to use this information during the installation process.
On how to download the Conexant modem drivers please read the document "Instructions on How to Download Generic Drivers".

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II. Installation Instructions for Windows 2000.

i. Uninstall and install the Conexant modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

1. Go to the folder where the modem driver is located, C:\HSF_Win2K, and double click on the HXFSetup.exe file.
2. By clicking on the HXFSetup.exe, you will be uninstalling the current modem drivers, if installed, and installing the Conexant soft modem (HSF) generic modem driver downloaded from the Conexant website.
3. The add new hardware wizard will prompt you regarding the digital signature. Click on "Yes" when asked if you would like to continue the installation.
4. Click on Next, then select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next.
5. To direct windows to the drivers click on "Specify Location" only and go to the folder where the drivers are located, C:\HSF_Win2K.
6 Open the GENHSF5.INF file and click OK.
7. Click Next on the next window and allow a few seconds for the installation process. Click "Yes" for any digital signature prompts (same as #3)
8. Click on Finish when ready and generic modem driver is installed.

This document describes the steps required to properly install the Windows ME Generic Modem Driver, which accompany this document. Please understand that the modem drivers you will be installing are intended for basic modem operations and are generally not supported.
Conexant Systems, Inc. 03/15/2004


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Table of Contents

I. Extract the generic modem driver.

II. Instructions for Windows ME.
i. Uninstall and install the generic modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

III. Testing your modem.

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I. Extracting the generic modem driver.

1. Download the WinME HSF Generic Driver from the website (www.conexant.com).
2. To extract the driver double clicking on the HSF_WinME.exe file and pointed the your C:\ drive.

**Note: It is recommended that you take note of the exact location of the extracted files, as you will be required to use this information during the installation process.
On how to download the generic modem drivers please read the document "Instructions on How to Download Generic Drivers".

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II. Instructions for Windows ME.

i. Uninstall and install the generic modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

1. Go to the folder where the modem driver is located, C:\HSF_WinME, and double click on the HXFSetup.exe file.
2. By clicking on the HXFSetup.exe, you will be uninstalling the current installed modem driver and installing the HSF generic modem driver that was downloaded from the Conexant website.
3. Allow a few seconds for the next step.
4. If during the installation process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" pops up which indicates that you need to direct it to the drivers.
5. Click on Next, then select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. To direct windows to the drivers select "Specify a location" and go the folder where the drivers are located, C:\HSF_WinME, and then click Next.
7. The next window will say "Windows driver file search for the device: PCI Modem Enumerator", click Next and then Finish.
8. Next pop up wimdow, "Windows has found the following new hardware: Modem Device", repeat step 5 and 6.
9. The next window will say ""Windows driver file search for the device: Generic SoftK56 Data Fax", click Next and then Finish.
10. Allow a few seconds for the installation process and then click on Finish when ready.

This document describes the steps required to properly install the Windows ME Generic Modem Driver, which accompany this document. Please understand that the modem drivers you will be installing are intended for basic modem operations and are generally not supported.
Conexant Systems, Inc. 03/15/2004


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Table of Contents

I. Extract the generic modem driver.

II. Instructions for Windows ME.
i. Uninstall and install the generic modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

III. Testing your modem.

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I. Extracting the generic modem driver.

1. Download the WinME HSF Generic Driver from the website (www.conexant.com).
2. To extract the driver double clicking on the HSF_WinME.exe file and pointed the your C:\ drive.

**Note: It is recommended that you take note of the exact location of the extracted files, as you will be required to use this information during the installation process.
On how to download the generic modem drivers please read the document "Instructions on How to Download Generic Drivers".

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II. Instructions for Windows ME.

i. Uninstall and install the generic modem drivers with HXFSetup.exe.

1. Go to the folder where the modem driver is located, C:\HSF_WinME, and double click on the HXFSetup.exe file.
2. By clicking on the HXFSetup.exe, you will be uninstalling the current installed modem driver and installing the HSF generic modem driver that was downloaded from the Conexant website.
3. Allow a few seconds for the next step.
4. If during the installation process, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" pops up which indicates that you need to direct it to the drivers.
5. Click on Next, then select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and click Next.
6. To direct windows to the drivers select "Specify a location" and go the folder where the drivers are located, C:\HSF_WinME, and then click Next.
7. The next window will say "Windows driver file search for the device: PCI Modem Enumerator", click Next and then Finish.
8. Next pop up wimdow, "Windows has found the following new hardware: Modem Device", repeat step 5 and 6.
9. The next window will say ""Windows driver file search for the device: Generic SoftK56 Data Fax", click Next and then Finish.
10. Allow a few seconds for the installation process and then click on Finish when ready.

Installing USB HCF Generic Modem on WinXP

*NOTE: PC with 500 MHz or higher processor clock speed and 128 MB of RAM
or higher is recommended.

A. Extract generic modem driver:
1. After downloaded the USB HCF generic driver for Win XP, extract the
driver by double click on the Winxp.exe file.

B. Upgrading your current modem driver:
1. Double click on the HXFsetup.exe file inside "c:\USB HCF Modem". If you
see a pop-up window indicates that the software has not passed Windows
Logo testing, just select Continue Anyway.
2. Then if the "Add new hardware wizard" asks for the location of the driver,
follow the steps below.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click
Next.
4. Then select "Don't search. I will choose the driver to install." and
click Next.
5. Click on Have Disk.
6. Type "C:\USB HCF Modem" and Click OK.
7. Make sure the device name is called "Generic HCF USB Modem"
and click Next.
8. You will get another pop-up message indicates the software has not
passed Windows Logo testing again, and you should select Continue
Anyway.
9. Click Finish when the installation is completed.