Motorola SM56 Fax Modem Driver Download (Official)
The SM56 Fax Modem is a modem manufactured by Motorola. If you cannot connect to the network, or have slow transfer speeds or intermittent disconnection problems, you may need to update your modem driver or firmware. Visitors have downloaded this file "ME_DF_PCI_84.41_1of1.exe" 3,514 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.0 MB.
Supported Models
SM56 PCI
Motorola SM56 Fax Modem
Motorola SM56 WDM Device
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
84.41 (2001-03-09) via .inf
Additional Notes
This is the Millennium upgrade. If trying to run this modem from a Win98 version driver on Mill, it will lock up the control panel.
Uploaded By
Kay Fisher (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003
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How to Update Motorola SM56 Fax Modem Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Motorola SM56 Fax Modem driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Motorola SM56 Fax Modem into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Motorola Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Motorola website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| motvcd.vxd | 25.8 KB | 3 May 2000 |
| Revhist.doc | 34.7 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56.reg | 246.0 KB | 17 Jan 2001 |
| smwdm.inf | 6.1 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| smserial.inf | 34.2 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56set.exe | 327.7 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56unst.exe | 245.8 KB | 20 Dec 2000 |
| sm56me.cat | 37 bytes | 8 Feb 1999 |
| Readme.doc | 43.0 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| smserial.sys | 805.9 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56hlpr.exe | 462.8 KB | 22 Nov 2000 |