Motorola SM56 (Rockwell chipset) Driver Download
The SM56 (Rockwell chipset) 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. This update - "sm56_5_1_i386.rpm" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews, and has been downloaded 1,974 times. The total disk space used for this update is 652.3 KB.
Supported Models
SM56 (Rockwell chipset)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Linux, Other Unix
File Name
sm56_5_1_i386.rpm (652.3 KB)
Additional Notes
Compatible with kernel 2.4 and newer only, will not work with 2.2
Driver only supports AMR (Intel) PCI I, and PCI IIardware platforms
for better performance enable DMA for IDE drives (May require 80 pin cable)
This driver does not support SMP
Upgrade
To upgrade the SM56 Linux driver, first remove the previous RPM and then install the current version. To remove the previous RPM issue the following command logged in as root
#rpm -e sm56
Installation
To install the driver, copy the RPM file to your system and issue the following commands logged in as root
#rpm -Uvh sm56-85.1-10.i386.rpm
#sm56setup [country-code]
The default country code is the United States. See the SM56 manpage for a list of valid country codes.
Uploaded By
revlust (DG Member) on 30-Jul-2001
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How to Update SM56 (Rockwell chipset) Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the SM56 (Rockwell chipset) 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 (Rockwell chipset) 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.