Hey Bob,
The problem/conflict has to do with the fact that this modem is a "software"
modem, which means that many of the functions are routed thru the CPU.  The
answer would be in the use of a "hardware" modem.  There are currently
modems based on an Intel chip that work quite well with the Pentium II
CPU's.

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Subject: [PCBUILD] Pentium II + new modem


A few months ago I purchased a surplus Gateway PII from my institution for
$75 for my retired secretary.  I installed W98SE, Office'97 and she's been
happy but now has asked for a modem.  I bought a USR OEM 3094 installed it
and found that it would not work with the CPU because of an MMX (?) problem.
Can a modern modem be made to work with an older CPU, or do I need to find
an older modem somewhere?

Bob Warasila
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