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Telephony Applications Programming Interface (TAPI)
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide
Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
Installing a TAPI Sound Card
Your computer supports TAPI-compliant modem cards using the standard TAPI connector (the green connector labeled MODEM or TELEPHONY). If your modem
supports voice features, you can connect your modem to the TAPI connector and then use your audio speakers and microphone as an answering machine or
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
audio files over the telephone by using third-party software.
Installing a TAPI-Compliant Modem Card
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Install the TAPI-compliant modem card:
a. Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI system board connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the system board, see " System Board Components ."
b. Connect the other end of the cable to the TAPI connector on the modem card.
To locate the TAPI connector on the card, see the manufacturer's documentation.
3. Close the computer cover.
4. Attach the computer stand, if it is used.
5. Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
If enabled, the chassis intrusion detector causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
ALERT! Cover was previously removed.
6. Reset the chassis intrusion detector by changing Chassis Intrusion to Enabled or Enabled-Silent.
7. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program.
For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft ® Windows ® documentation.
Installing a TAPI Sound Card
You can connect your modem to a TAPI-compliant sound card connector (typically labeled TAD) and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone.
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the TAPI-compliant card for more information on using TAPI devices and to verify that the card works with
your computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTE: If a setup password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion
detector.