First Install problems

[Mike Adolf]

I am new to debian, was using Mandrake until 9.2 update trashed all.  Anyway, I installed Woody and can't get the modem or sound to work.  My modem is internal ISA (hardware controlled) with jumper settings of (port=02F8, IRQ=3) = COM2.  Modem works in Windows and also in Mandrake. Command #echo atdt1234567 > /dev/ttyS1 (which setserial says is com2) does nothing.  Don't have the slightest idea what to do next.   Also, I have no sound from my CrystalSound card.  Alsa-base is installed but doesn't seem to detect the card.  Tried to use alsaconf to configure for CS4236B (which worked on Mandrake) but don't know what many of the settings mean.  What app does one use to play audio CD from KDE?   Also, would like to change the monitor resolution. Things are too large in KDE.   All help appreciated mike