ISA adapter??

I have a ISA modem that I would like to use again if I up grade to a
new socket 478 motherboard. The only ISA boards that I can find are
around $200. Is there such a thing as an adapter that would alow a
ISA modem to plug into a PCI slot?

Thanks

I would be looking for a modem that is outboard serial, and install a serial
port. This would work out cheaper. Or, simply get an outboard USB modem.
Your machine should have a number of USB ports on it.

I have never seen such an adaptor!

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Bob wrote in message ...
I have a ISA modem that I would like to use again if I up grade to a
new socket 478 motherboard. The only ISA boards that I can find are
around $200. Is there such a thing as an adapter that would alow a
ISA modem to plug into a PCI slot?

Thanks

ISA to PCI wouldn't be possible, i don't think.. given the serious
changes in bus widths, and speeds and stuff..
And the fact that there are almost double the number of pins on the
card.

Tom.Bioinf wrote:
ISA to PCI wouldn't be possible, i don't think.. given the serious
changes in bus widths, and speeds and stuff..
And the fact that there are almost double the number of pins on the
card.

Very little is actualy impossible. A staff of experienced elecrical
engineers and designers with access to a custom chip fabrication
facility could probably whip up something that would do the job in a few
months. But how many millions does one spend to save paying $25 for a
new modem?
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John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
http://johnmcgaw.com

In article , Bob says...
I have a ISA modem that I would like to use again if I up grade to a
new socket 478 motherboard. The only ISA boards that I can find are
around $200. Is there such a thing as an adapter that would alow a
ISA modem to plug into a PCI slot?

Thanks



Modems are cheap. Buy another.

Buy an new modem or better yet get high speed and ship the modem all
together.
Joe
Bob wrote in message ...
I have a ISA modem that I would like to use again if I up grade to a
new socket 478 motherboard. The only ISA boards that I can find are
around $200. Is there such a thing as an adapter that would alow a
ISA modem to plug into a PCI slot?

Thanks

On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 19:19:42 -0800, Bob wrote:

I have a ISA modem that I would like to use again if I up grade to a
new socket 478 motherboard. The only ISA boards that I can find are
around $200. Is there such a thing as an adapter that would alow a
ISA modem to plug into a PCI slot?

Thanks


It might technically be possible but such an adapter
wouldn't merely be a mechanical adaptation, it would be
cost-prohibitive.

Typical ISA modem is worth $10 if that, just abandon it and
buy a PCI modem.

I agree that I just need to buy a new modem. I just hate the idea of
throwing away (putting in the closet) the obsolete computer parts that
still work perfectly well.

I see US Robotics pci modems at Newegg from $17.50 to about $42 and
more, The one I thought was best was the $42 one.

Is there any difference between modems these days?

Thanks for the advice about the trying to keep my isa modem.

Bob

Bob wrote in message news
I agree that I just need to buy a new modem. I just hate the idea of
throwing away (putting in the closet) the obsolete computer parts that
still work perfectly well.

I see US Robotics pci modems at Newegg from $17.50 to about $42 and
more, The one I thought was best was the $42 one.

Is there any difference between modems these days?

Thanks for the advice about the trying to keep my isa modem.

Bob

Almost all PCI modems are "softmodems" or "contollerless". This means that
they are missing a "datapump" and "controller" or just the "controller"
(respectively). The job of these parts is done through software and using
your PCs CPU (as opposed to most ISA modems which were selfcontained with
their own processing power in this regard). There are a few full hardware
PCI modems available and they use the Lucent Venus chipset or a specific
Topic/IC Plus chipset US Robotics also make some for the US/Canadian
markets- In the UK where I live, ALL the US Robotics PCI modems for sale
here are either controllerless or softmodems. The most prominent brands
using full hardware chipsets internationally are Multitech and Actiontec.
There's a great deal of sales hype from many vendors claiming to have
"hardware" modems here in the UK (computer fairs are full of it).
Unfortunately this is usually misinformation from vendors trying to claim
that their Intel/Ambient PCI or Connexant HCF chipset modems (which are both
controllerless designs) are "hardware" modems to make them more saleable.
Yes all modems are items of hardware but some much more than others.

I cant say I blame you wanting to keep your old ISA modem (especially if its
a full hardware unit). I relegated my ISA modem into my old P3 machine and
now use an external serial port modem for backup as well as my broadband
internet feed from a combined ADSL modem/router/printserver. The good thing
about my "new" (actually bought second hand off eBay) external modem is that
it will run independently of the PC so I can leave my PC off during the day
and the modem on its own will take all voice messages and receive faxes.
Here's a review of what it does - you may decide to get an external modem
after all once you read what's possible with a well designed
unit. http://www.itreviews.co.uk/h7-pace-56-solo-review.htm

I believe US Robotics makes an external Message Modem with some of these
features but I don't think you can play back the voice messages without the
PC being on. The oldies were the goodies with modems!

Paul

On Sun, 26 Dec 2004 09:14:04 -0800, Bob wrote:

I agree that I just need to buy a new modem. I just hate the idea of
throwing away (putting in the closet) the obsolete computer parts that
still work perfectly well.

I see US Robotics pci modems at Newegg from $17.50 to about $42 and
more, The one I thought was best was the $42 one.

Is there any difference between modems these days?

Thanks for the advice about the trying to keep my isa modem.

Bob

Will you be using a modem for dial-up internet access?
Will you need use it on an operating system other than
Windows 98 or newer? If so, what OS?

Generally speaking a modern PC is plenty fast enough to have
spare CPU cycles for handling a winmodem, any of them are
limited more by the POTS, telephone system, rather than the
modem itself. For Windows (98 or newer) you can buy just
about any $10 V.90 modem and get fair results. If you need
more than just Windows support though, buy a full hardware
modem, perhaps a serial external would be most flexible.