Dell 530 manual Installing a Tapi Sound Card, Close the computer cover

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3Open the computer cover.

4Install the TAPI-compliant expansion card.

See the manufacturer’s documentation for more information.

5Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI system-board connector.

To locate the TAPI connector on the system board, see "System Board Components" or the interior service label.

6Connect 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.

7Close the computer cover.

8Stand the computer upright.

9Reconnect 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 system start-up:

ALERT! Cover was previously removed.

10Install the appropriate TSP for the TAPI device.

See the manufacturer’s documentation and your Windows documentation for more information.

Installing a TAPI Sound Card

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.

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First— For You and 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 "System Board Components" or the interior service label.

1Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.

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