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V.44 Data Compression
Your Modem Blaster incorporates the new V.92 standard. This new standard offers V.44 Data
Compression technology that allows you to browse the Internet at higher speeds than existing
data compression standards.
Before You Begin
This section provides information you should know about before using this manual.
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Recording Model and Serial Numbers
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Recording Model and
Serial Numbers
Your
modem card has a model number and a serial number. After removing the modem card
from its packaging, write down its model and serial numbers for future reference. You will need
to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office.
Checking System
Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements:
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Available PCI slot
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133 MHz or faster Pentium
®
IBM
®
compatible PC
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25 MB of free hard disk space
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16 MB RAM on motherboard (32 MB recommended)
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Microsoft
®
Windows
®
95 OSR 2.X, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE),
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows XP
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CD-ROM drive for modem and communication software installation
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An audio card for video conferencing.
Some supplied software will not
run in Windows NT. Refer to the
readme file in the Installation CD
for more information.