[Discussion] PMFax and PCI modems

[Carl Gehr]

On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:08:14 -0700, Chuck McKinnis wrote:

>Chuck McKinnis wrote:
>> 
>> I found a 2 port one made by Lavalink (one of the supported vendors 
>> listed in the PCIDEV.TBL for the PCI modem driver) on eBay for $8 + $9 
>> shipping (a pull).
>> 
>> Anyone know how to decipher the PCIDEV.TBL?  The documentation is 
>> terrible.  Do I really need it if I put the /F parm on COM.SYS?
>> 
>
>Just a little follow up.  Got the PCI card today in the mail.  Plugged 
>it in.  Just left COM.SYS with the /F parm.  System found 2 more serial 
>ports.  PMFax found the modem.  Some days are better than others.

I probably should have asked before, even though my COM.SYS statements
are REM'd.  But, What does the '/F' actually mean?  I did a:
    HELP COM.SYS
and it does not indicate any switches or options other than the ones
that indicate the port,address for the device.

TIA,
Carl