Re: GPL source code for Smart USB 56 modem (includes ALSA AC97 patch)

Sasha Khapyorsky
2004-09-14T23:55:54Z

On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:04:41 +0200
Giuseppe Bilotta <bilotta78@hotpop.com> wrote:

> Sasha Khapyorsky wrote:
> > Such modems also exist (AC97 controller + MC97 codec + DAA), but
> > less popular (especially with laptops there modem are mostly used).
>
> I have one such built in in my Dell Inspiron 8200, which is why
> I'm following this thread with particular interest.
>
> The strange thing is that under Windows the modem is configured
> as a Conexant thingie ... or is the problem that I have both
> and the Conexant thingie is the one connected to the actual
> modem plug? Is there a way to know this (other than having a
> look inside my laptop, that is)?

If it looks like this:

00:1f.6 Modem: Intel Corp. 82801CA/CAM AC'97 Modem Controller

it is most likely on-board south bridge and MDC (or other riser)
modem. This may work with ALSA.

Or send me your lspci.

Sasha.