Here are the results. Tried # modprobe slamr and # slmodemd -c USA /dev/slamr0 but could not connect :(, and serial driver grabbed :(, I got NO CARRIER, but then I used modprobe ungrab-winmodem and I achieved connection. See the following: [olivares@localhost ~]$ su - Password: [root@localhost ~]# uname -r 2.6.30.5 [root@localhost ~]# ls /dev/slamr0 ls: cannot access /dev/slamr0: No such file or directory [root@localhost ~]# modprobe slamr [root@localhost ~]# slmodemd -c USA /dev/slamr0 SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Nov 8 2009 17:20:18 symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/1' created. modem `slamr0' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/1' Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. SELinux: initialized (dev sda3, type vfat), uses genfs_contexts device 163c:3052 is grabbed by driver serial: try to release serial 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. [root@localhost ~]# wvdial --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 --> Cannot get information for serial port. --> Initializing modem. --> Sending: ATZ ATZ OK --> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 X3 &C1 &D2 +MS=90 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 X3 &C1 &D2 +MS=90 OK --> Modem initialized. --> Sending: ATDT7072000 --> Waiting for carrier. ATDT7072000 --> Timed out while dialing. Trying again. --> Sending: ATDT7072000 --> Waiting for carrier. NO CARRIER ATDT7072000 --> No Carrier! Trying again. --> Sending: ATDT7072000 --> Waiting for carrier. NO CARRIER ATDT7072000 --> No Carrier! Trying again. --> Sending: ATDT7072000 --> Waiting for carrier. NO CARRIER [root@localhost ~]# tail -f /var/log/messages Nov 19 18:11:02 localhost kernel: EXT3 FS on sda2, internal journal Nov 19 18:11:02 localhost kernel: EXT3-fs: mounted filesystem with writeback data mode. Nov 19 18:11:03 localhost hald: mounted /dev/sda2 on behalf of uid 500 Nov 19 18:11:03 localhost hald: mounted /dev/sda3 on behalf of uid 500 Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: device 163c:3052 is grabbed by driver serial: try to release Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: serial 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. [root@localhost ~]# modprobe ungrab-winmodem [root@localhost ~]# modprobe slamr [root@localhost ~]# slmodemd -c USA /dev/slamr0 SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Nov 8 2009 17:20:18 symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/1' created. modem `slamr0' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/1' Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. ^C[root@localhost ~]# slmodemd -c USA /dev/slamr0 & [1] 2789 [root@localhost ~]# SmartLink Soft Modem: version 2.9.11 Nov 8 2009 17:20:18 symbolic link `/dev/ttySL0' -> `/dev/pts/1' created. modem `slamr0' created. TTY is `/dev/pts/1' Use `/dev/ttySL0' as modem device, Ctrl+C for termination. Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: device 163c:3052 is grabbed by driver serial: try to release Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: serial 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. Nov 19 18:15:45 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. [root@localhost ~]# wvdial --> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 --> Cannot get information for serial port. --> Initializing modem. --> Sending: ATZ ATZ OK --> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 X3 &C1 &D2 +MS=90 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 X3 &C1 &D2 +MS=90 OK --> Modem initialized. --> Sending: ATDT7072000 --> Waiting for carrier. ATDT7072000 CONNECT 42667 --> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately. --> Starting pppd at Thu Nov 19 18:17:20 2009 --> Pid of pppd: 2802 --> Using interface ppp0 --> pppd: 0�� � --> pppd: 0�� � --> pppd: 0�� � --> local IP address 66.201.8.46 --> pppd: 0�� � --> remote IP address 66.201.8.6 --> pppd: 0�� � --> primary DNS address 66.201.0.203 --> pppd: 0�� � --> secondary DNS address 66.94.120.9 --> pppd: 0�� � Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: device 163c:3052 is grabbed by driver serial: try to release Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: serial 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 Nov 19 18:11:51 localhost kernel: slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. Nov 19 18:15:45 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A disabled Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: SmartLink AMRMO modem. Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: probe 163c:3052 SL1900 card... Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr 0000:05:02.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 18 (level, low) -> IRQ 18 Nov 19 18:15:56 localhost kernel: slamr: slamr0 is SL1900 card. Nov 19 18:17:20 localhost kernel: PPP generic driver version 2.4.2 Nov 19 18:17:20 localhost pppd[2802]: pppd 2.4.4 started by root, uid 0 Nov 19 18:17:20 localhost pppd[2802]: Using interface ppp0 Nov 19 18:17:20 localhost pppd[2802]: Connect: ppp0 <--> /dev/pts/1 Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost pppd[2802]: PAP authentication succeeded Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost kernel: PPP Deflate Compression module registered Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost pppd[2802]: local IP address 66.201.8.46 Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost pppd[2802]: remote IP address 66.201.8.6 Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost pppd[2802]: primary DNS address 66.201.0.203 Nov 19 18:17:21 localhost pppd[2802]: secondary DNS address 66.94.120.9 Regards, Antonio On 11/19/09, Marvin Stodolsky <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Concur that this seems to be a special case, > whereunder the slamr driver is sufficing for an AC'97 series modem, > for which the snd-intel8x0m is typically recommended. > > MarvS > scanModem maintainer > > On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Antonio Olivares > <olivares14031@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:39 AM, Marvin Stodolsky >> <marvin.stodolsky@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Davide, >>> >>> Thanks for the report. It looks as if: >>> 1) the slamr driver (rather than snd-intel8x0m) suffices for your >>> Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller " >>>> CLASS=0703 >>>> PCIDEV=1039:7013 >>>> SUBSYS=1558:2202 >>>> IRQ=10 >>>> SOFT=1039:7013.MC97 >>>> CodecArchived=SIL22 >>> wherein SIL22 is a Smartlink codec. >>> This is a good result, because your sound and modem support are now >>> independent. >>> >>> 2) slamr functioning under 2.6.28 no longer needs ungrab-winmodem >>> This was a hoped for change, though we did not no when kernel changes >>> would make it possible. >>> >>> Antonio, >>> Please check whether ungrab-winmodem is still necessary under your >>> 2.6.30 kernel. >> I still need it :(, it will show that the serial grabbed the modem. >> >> I can send you output in this case to show that it is needed. >> >> Regards, >> >> >> Antonio >>> >>> MarvS >>> >>> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 3:36 AM, <davidealiperti@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> Hi Marvis, >>>> >>>> here the output of the command and the modemdata: >>>> >>>> marina@marina-desktop:~$ lsmod |grep ungrab >>>> marina@marina-desktop:~$ lsmod |grep slamr >>>> slamr 435496 2 >>>> >>>> >>>> Only plain text email is forwarded by the Discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx List >>>> Server, >>>> as HTML can contain viruses. Use as the email Subject Line: >>>> YourName, YourCountry kernel 2.6.28-11-generic >>>> With this Subject Line cogent experts will be alerted, and useful case >>>> names left in the Archive. >>>> YourCountry will enable Country specific guidance. Linux experts in >>>> YourCountry >>>> can be found through: http://www.linux.org/groups/index.html. >>>> They will know your Country's modem code, which may be essential for >>>> dialup >>>> service. >>>> Responses from Discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx are sometimes blocked by an >>>> Internet >>>> Provider mail filters. >>>> So in a day, also check the Archived responses at >>>> http://www.linmodems.org >>>> -------------------------- System information >>>> ---------------------------- >>>> CPU=i686, >>>> Linux version 2.6.28-11-generic (buildd@palmer) (gcc version 4.3.3 >>>> (Ubuntu >>>> 4.3.3-5ubuntu4) ) #42-Ubuntu SMP Fri Apr 17 01:57:59 UTC 2009 >>>> scanModem update of: 2009_11_14 >>>> The modem symbolic link is /dev/modem -> ttySL0 >>>> The slmodemd set symbolic link is /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>>> >>>> Presently install your Linux Distributions dkms package. It provides for >>>> automated driver updates, >>>> following upgrade of your kernel. For details see >>>> http://linux.dell.com/projects.shtml#dkms >>>> >>>> There are no blacklisted modem drivers in /etc/modprobe* files >>>> >>>> Potentially useful modem drivers now loaded are: >>>> slamr >>>> >>>> slamrTest=mc97 codec >>>> Attached USB devices are: >>>> ID 15d9:0a33 >>>> ID 090c:1000 Feiya Technology Corp. Memory Bar >>>> If a cellphone is not detected, see >>>> http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-878554.html >>>> A sample report is: >>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-nineth/msg00578.html >>>> >>>> If a USB modem or cellphone is attached and was not detected, please >>>> provide available information in your request to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> >>>> For candidate card in slot 00:01.6, firmware information and bootup >>>> diagnostics are: >>>> PCI slot PCI ID SubsystemID Name >>>> ---------- --------- --------- -------------- >>>> 00:01.6 1039:7013 1558:2202 Modem: Silicon >>>> Integrated >>>> Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller >>>> >>>> Modem interrupt assignment and sharing: >>>> 10: 18000 XT-PIC-XT eth0, SiS630 >>>> --- Bootup diagnostics for card in PCI slot 00:01.6 ---- >>>> [ 0.939028] pci 0000:00:01.6: reg 10 io port: [0x3600-0x36ff] >>>> [ 0.939038] pci 0000:00:01.6: reg 14 io port: [0x3800-0x387f] >>>> [ 0.939073] pci 0000:00:01.6: PME# supported from D3hot D3cold >>>> [ 0.939080] pci 0000:00:01.6: PME# disabled >>>> [ 2.922090] serial 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 >>>> (level, low) -> IRQ 10 >>>> [ 2.922107] serial 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C disabled >>>> [ 18.723333] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 >>>> (level, >>>> low) -> IRQ 10 >>>> [ 416.291258] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C disabled >>>> [ 433.774476] slamr 0000:00:01.6: PCI INT C -> Link[LNKC] -> GSI 10 >>>> (level, >>>> low) -> IRQ 10 >>>> >>>> The PCI slot 00:01.6 of the modem card may be disabled early in >>>> a bootup process, but then enabled later. If modem drivers load >>>> but the modem is not responsive, read DOCs/Bootup.txt about possible >>>> fixes. >>>> Send dmesg.txt along with ModemData.txt to discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> if help is needed. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ===== Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) diagnostics ===== >>>> The ALSA packages provide audio support and also drivers for some >>>> modems. >>>> ALSA diagnostics are written during bootup to /proc/asound/ folders. >>>> >>>> The ALSA verion is 1.0.18 >>>> The modem cards detected by "aplay -l" are: None >>>> >>>> >>>> The /proc/asound/pcm file reports: >>>> ----------------------- >>>> 00-00: trident_dx_nx : Trident 4DWave : playback 32 : capture 1 >>>> 00-01: trident_dx_nx IEC958 : Trident 4DWave IEC958 : playback 1 >>>> >>>> about /proc/asound/cards: >>>> ------------------------ >>>> 0 [SI7018 ]: SI7018 - SiS SI7018 >>>> SiS SI7018 PCI Audio at 0x3400, irq 5 >>>> === Finished firmware and bootup diagnostics, next deducing cogent >>>> software. >>>> === >>>> >>>> Predictive diagnostics for card in bus 00:01.6: >>>> Modem chipset detected on >>>> NAME="Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller " >>>> CLASS=0703 >>>> PCIDEV=1039:7013 >>>> SUBSYS=1558:2202 >>>> IRQ=10 >>>> SOFT=1039:7013.MC97 >>>> CodecArchived=SIL22 >>>> slamrTest=mc97 codec >>>> IDENT=slmodemd >>>> SLMODEMD_DEVICE=modem:1 >>>> >>>> For candidate modem in: 00:01.6 >>>> 0703 Modem: Silicon Integrated Systems [SiS] AC'97 Modem Controller >>>> Primary device ID: 1039:7013 >>>> Subsystem PCI_id 1558:2202 >>>> Softmodem codec or chipset from diagnostics: >>>> from Archives: SIL22 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Support type needed or chipset: slmodemd >>>> >>>> An ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) modem driver: >>>> provides Low Level support enabling contact with the modem hardware. >>>> For all BUT Conexant chip soft modems (using hsfmodem software) >>>> complementary High Level support is through a Smartlink utility: >>>> slmodemd >>>> >>>> Download from http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/packages/smartlink/ >>>> the package SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz having a compiled slmodemd. Unpack >>>> under >>>> Linux with: >>>> $ tar zxf SLMODEMD.gcc4.3.tar.gz >>>> and read instructions therein. But briefly, the modem is setup with >>>> command: >>>> sudo slmodemd -c YOUR_COUNTRY --alsa modem:1 >>>> reporting dynamic creation of ports: >>>> /dev/ttySL0 --> /dev/pts/N , with N some number >>>> Read DOCs/Smartlink.txt and Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt for follow >>>> through >>>> guidance. >>>> >>>> Writing DOCs/Smartlink.txt >>>> >>>> Message >>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-seventh/msg01358.html >>>> is in part summarized below. >>>> >>>> The snd-trident driver is not fully compatible with slmodemd support. >>>> The may be errors written to /var/log/messages like: >>>> codec_semaphore: semaphore is not ready [0x1][0x1300] >>>> Check with: >>>> $ dmesg | grep semaphore >>>> >>>> A potential work around is to unload drivers: >>>> # modprobe -r snd-intel8x0m >>>> # modprobe -r snd-intel8x0 >>>> # modprobe -r snd-trident >>>> >>>> Then reload only: >>>> # modprobe snd-intel8x0 >>>> # modprobe snd-intel8x0m >>>> and test the modem. >>>> >>>> If snd-trident cannot be unloaded, it may be necessary to disable it by: >>>> # cd /lib/modules/2.6.17-10-generic/kernel/sound/pci/trident/ >>>> # mv snd-trident.ko snd-trident.ko~ >>>> After a reboot, verify that the driver is not loaded. It should NOT be >>>> disaplayed by: >>>> $ lsmod | grep snd-trident. >>>> >>>> Once a success with the modem has been obtained, the setup can be made >>>> easier by >>>> adding to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist (or equivalent on your System) >>>> blacklist snd_intel8x0m >>>> blacklist snd_trident >>>> >>>> and to /etc/modules >>>> snd_intel8x0 >>>> snd_intel8x0m >>>> >>>> On Ubuntu systems such edits of Root permission files can be done with: >>>> $ sudo gedit path_to/FileName >>>> >>>> ============ end Smartlink section ===================== >>>> >>>> Completed candidate modem analyses. >>>> >>>> The base of the UDEV device file system is: /dev/.udev >>>> >>>> Versions adequately match for the compiler installed: 4.3.3 >>>> and the compiler used in kernel assembly: 4.3.3 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Minimal compiling resources appear complete: >>>> make utility - /usr/bin/make >>>> Compiler version 4.3 >>>> linuc_headers base folder /lib/modules/2.6.28-11-generic/build >>>> >>>> However some compilations and executable functions may need additional >>>> files, >>>> in the FileNames.h (so called kernel "h"eaders) collection installed in >>>> /usr/include/ . >>>> For martian_modem, additional required packages are needed. The also >>>> required headers of package libc6 are commonly installed by default. >>>> Compiling hsfmodem drivers does require linux-libc-dev and libc6-dev >>>> packages, for kernels 2.6.24 and later versions. >>>> In not included on your install CD, search for them at >>>> http://packages.ubuntu.com >>>> or comparable Repository for other Linux distros. >>>> When compiling ALSA drivers, the utility "patch" will also be needed. >>>> >>>> >>>> Compressed files at: /usr/src/alsa-driver.tar.bz2 >>>> >>>> >>>> If a driver compilation fails, with message including some lack of some >>>> FileName.h (stdio.h for example), then >>>> Some additional kernel-header files need installation to /usr/include. >>>> The >>>> minimal additional packages are libc6-dev >>>> and any of its dependents, under Ubuntu linux-libc-dev >>>> >>>> If an alternate ethernet connection is available, >>>> $ apt-get update >>>> $ apt-get -s install linux-kernel-devel >>>> will install needed packages. >>>> For Debian/Ubuntu related distributions, run the following command to >>>> display the needed package list: >>>> >>>> Otherwise packages have to be found through http://packages.ubuntu.com >>>> Once downloaded and transferred into a Linux partition, >>>> they can be installed alltogether with: >>>> $ sudo dpkg -i *.deb >>>> >>>> >>>> Checking pppd properties: >>>> -rwsr-xr-- 1 root dip 277352 2009-02-20 18:25 /usr/sbin/pppd >>>> >>>> In case of an "error 17" "serial loopback" problem, see: >>>> http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/linmodems/archive-sixth/msg02637.html >>>> >>>> To enable dialout without Root permission do: >>>> $ su - root (not for Ubuntu) >>>> sudo chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd >>>> or under Ubuntu related Linuxes >>>> sudo chmod a+x /usr/sbin/pppd >>>> >>>> Checking settings of: /etc/ppp/options >>>> asyncmap 0 >>>> noauth >>>> crtscts >>>> lock >>>> hide-password >>>> modem >>>> proxyarp >>>> noipx >>>> >>>> In case of a message like: >>>> Warning: Could not modify /etc/ppp/pap-secrets: Permission denied >>>> see http://linmodems.technion.ac.il/bigarch/archive-sixth/msg04656.html >>>> >>>> Read Modem/DOCs/YourSystem.txt concerning other COMM channels: eth0 >>>> Which can interfere with Browser naviagation. >>>> >>>> Don't worry about the following, it is for experts should trouble >>>> shooting >>>> be necessary. >>>> ========================================================== >>>> >>>> Checking for modem support lines: >>>> -------------------------------------- >>>> /device/modem symbolic link: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 6 2009-11-19 >>>> 09:19 >>>> /dev/modem -> ttySL0 >>>> slmodemd created symbolic link /dev/ttySL0: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 10 >>>> 2009-11-19 09:26 /dev/ttySL0 -> /dev/pts/0 >>>> Within /etc/udev/ files: >>>> >>>> Within /etc/modprobe.conf files: >>>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# Uncomment these entries in order >>>> to >>>> blacklist unwanted modem drivers >>>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# blacklist snd-atiixp-modem >>>> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-modem.conf:# blacklist snd-via82xx-modem >>>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf:options snd-atiixp-modem index=-2 >>>> /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf:options snd-via82xx-modem index=-2 >>>> Within any ancient /etc/devfs files: >>>> >>>> Within ancient kernel 2.4.n /etc/module.conf files: >>>> sudo modprobe ungrab_winmodems >>>> --------- end modem support lines -------- >>>> >>>> thank again >>>> ciao >>>> >>> >> >