Motorola SM56 Fax Modem Driver Download
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. This driver - "W2K_DF_PCI_84.40_1OF1.exe" - has been downloaded 380,633 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 1,081 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.0 MB.
Supported Models
62412-51 chipset
Motorola SM56 Fax Modem
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
84.40 (2001-03-09) via .inf
Additional Notes
This works with XP although it is the Windows 2000 driver. Just continue anyway during install. I got it to work by doing an update driver from device manager, and pointed file location to folder I extracted the zipped files to. Didn't try the setup program ?? - Good luck.
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Syd Miller (DG Member) on 12-Jan-2003
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revhist.doc | 34.2 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56nt5.cat | 38 bytes | 9 Mar 2000 |
| sm56.reg | 246.0 KB | 17 Jan 2001 |
| smserial.inf | 44.9 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56set.exe | 327.7 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56unst.exe | 245.8 KB | 20 Dec 2000 |
| Readme.doc | 43.0 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| smserial.sys | 810.8 KB | 9 Mar 2001 |
| sm56hlpr.exe | 462.8 KB | 22 Nov 2000 |
How to Update Motorola SM56 Fax Modem Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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.