Windows XP ESS Modem Driver for HP Pavilion N54XX-GF and Omnibook XE3-GF Series Notebook Computers

This package contains a modem driver update for Windows XP. This package will (by default) load the driver into the HP/Drivers/wxp/update/modem/ESS2839 subdirectory, and open a read me file containing installation information.

This software applies to:
System(s): / hp omnibook XE3 (GF)
hp pavilion notebook pc (GF)
Operating system(s): / Microsoft Windows XP
Languages: / [x] English, [] French, [] Italian, [] German, [] Spanish, [ ] Swedish, [] Norwegian, [] Finnish, [] Danish

Version

Current version

File name: N/A

Version: 4.43.56.1

Version replaced

File name: N/A

Version: 4.43.53.1

How to determine your current version

  1. Click Start
  2. Click Control Panel
  3. Click Performance and Maintenance
  4. Click System to open the System Properties
  5. Click on the Hardware tab
  6. Click on the Device Manager button
  7. Double click on Modem to expand the list of modems
  8. Double click on ESS SuperLink-M Data Fax Voice Modem to view its properties
  9. Click on the Driver tab. The current driver version will be listed as

“Driver Version: 4.43.53.1”

Availability of this software

[X] This software is made available on the web only

[ ] This software is made available on the web and on factory-preloaded software

[ ] This software is made available on the web, in factory-preloaded software, and on CDs shipped with the product.

Detailed description

Files included in this package

This package contains the latest ESS 2839 Modem driver files for the “ESS SuperLink-M Data Fax Voice Modem”.

Fixed issues

Improved FAX reliability.

Upgrade recommendation

[X] Recommended

[ ] Critical

Installation instructions

Installation steps
1 / Start Installer / 1. Got to the HP\DRIVERS\WXP\UPDATE\MODEM subdirectory
2. Run Setup.Exe
2 / Follow Installation Procedure / 1. Click on Next to continue the installation
2. Select “Upgrade Drivers” and click Next
3. Click “Finish” to reboot the computer and complete the installation process.

System requirements and dependencies

This driver is only for the Omnibook or Pavilion notebook models with an HP model code of GF running Windows XP.

Uninstallation instructions

Uninstallation steps
1 / Open Device Manager / Click Start
Click Control Panel
Click Performance and Maintenance
Click System to open System Properties
Click on the Hardware tab
Click on the Device Manager button
2 / Open Modem Properties / Double click on Modem to expand the list of modems
Double click on ESS SuperLink-M Data Fax Voice Modem to view its properties
3 / Uninstall or Roll Back driver / Click on the Driver tab
Click either the Roll Back Driver button or the Uninstall button, depending on whether you wish to return to the previously installed driver or simply uninstall the driver for this modem.

Information for hp support

Special considerations on supported configurations

- List of qualified & tested systems and Qualification status

- MS certification status

Known issues for hp support

Internal workflow information for web publishing team

Author Name: / Dan Benefiel
Full network path for component location:
Software type / [] BIOS
[] Diagnostics
[] Utility
[X] Notebook Driver
[] Video
[] TopTools
Release note creation date: / November 1, 2001
Intended release date on the web: / Used by MCD and NSD
Priority: / [X] Normal (48h), [] Urgent (24h), [] Critical (6h)