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disable modem sound entirely. This is actually a common request from users who do
not like hearing the modem sounds every time they connect to the Internet.
The Maximum Port Speed list controls how quickly communications programs are permitted
to send information to the modem. This is not the same as the modem’s connection
speed, which is negotiated when the modem dials out and establishes a
connection. The maximum port speed is generally configured during installation and
does not need to be reconfigured to match the modem’s connection speed.
The Wait For Dial Tone Before Dialing check box is enabled by default. The telephone
systems of some countries do not use a dial tone, in which case this option must be disabled
or else the modem will never dial.
The Diagnostics tab of the modem’s Properties dialog box lets you query the modem
to see whether it can respond to standard modem commands. When you are troubleshooting,
this is a useful way to determine whether the modem is initializing and functioning
correctly.
During installation, Windows XP often installs a standard modem driver rather than the
specific driver for the modem. This happens in cases where Windows cannot find a
device-specific driver. The standard modem driver provides basic functionality, but
does not support advanced modem features. You can use this driver temporarily until
you obtain the appropriate driver from the manufacturer.
Game Controllers
Click Game Controllers in the Printers And Other Hardware window of Control Panel
to install, configure, or troubleshoot your game controller. Attach the game controller
to the computer (for example, if it is USB game controller, attach it to a USB port). If it
does not install properly, in Device Manager, look under Human Interface Devices. If
the controller is not listed, then check to make sure that USB is enabled in the BIOS.
When prompted during system startup, access BIOS setup and enable USB. If USB is
enabled in BIOS, contact the maker or vendor for your computer and obtain the current
version of BIOS.
To configure the controller, select a device, and then click Properties. To troubleshoot
a device, select it, and then click Troubleshoot.
IrDA and Wireless Devices
Lesson 2 Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices
Most internal Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices should be installed by Windows
XP Professional Setup or when you start Windows XP Professional after adding one of
these devices. If you attach an IrDA transceiver to a serial port, you must install it using
the Add Hardware Wizard. In Control Panel, click Printers And Other Hardware, and
then click Add Hardware to start the Add Hardware Wizard. Click Next to close the