The TAPI system-board connector uses a 4-pin cable to interface your internal TAPI-compliant expansion card with the audio system in your computer. To locate the TAPI system-board connector, see "System Board Components." Your computer supports TAPI-compliant cards using the standard TAPI connector (labeled TELE). For example, you can connect your modem to the TAPI connector and then use your audio speakers and microphone as a speakerphone. The microphone carries your voice into the computer and then through the TAPI system-board connector to your modem card. The caller's voice enters through the modem card to the TAPI system-board connector and then out to the speakers. You can also use this configuration to record and play sound files over the phone.
NOTE: See the
documentation that came
with the TAPI-compliant
expansion card for more
information on using
TAPI devices and to
verify the card works with
your computer.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see your
computer's illustration in "System Board Components."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
NOTE: If enabled, the
Chassis Intrusion option
will cause the following
message to be displayed
at the next computer
start-up: ALERT!
Cover was
previously
removed.
Install the appropriate TAPI service provider for the TAPI device.
See the manufacturer's documentation and your Windows documentation for more information.
You can install a TAPI-compliant sound card that has a standard TAPI connector. For example, you can connect your modem to the TAPI sound card connector and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone.
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see your
computer's illustration in "System Board Components."
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
See the manufacturer's documentation for more information.
Enter system setup, click Integrated Devices, and change the setting
for Sound to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not
connect external audio devices to the microphone,
speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the computer back panel
(see "Back Panel Connectors").
Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI sound-card connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the manufacturer's documentation.
Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI expansion-card connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the expansion card, see the manufacturer's documentation.
Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
NOTE: If enabled, the
Chassis Intrusion option
will cause the following
message to be displayed
the next computer start-
up: Alert! Cover
was previously
removed.
Install the appropriate TAPI service provider for the TAPI devices.
See the manufacturer's documentation and your Windows documentation for more information.
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