Advanced Features 59
2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then
press the power button to ground the system board.
5 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the
padlock.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm
internal components.
6
Open the computer cover.
7 Install the TAPI-compliant sound card.
8 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 front or back panel of your computer.
9 Connect the 4-pin TAPI cable to the TAPI sound card connector.
To locate the TAPI connector on the sound card, see the documentation for the card.
10 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 documentation for the card.
11 Close the computer cover.
12 Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
13 Enter system setup, go to Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to
Off.
14 Install the appropriate drivers for the new devices.
For more information, see the manufacturer’s documentation and your Windows
documentation.
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