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Advanced Features 47
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
and Windows NT
®
provide a TSP called
Unimodem, which is a "universal" modem service provider that supports a
wide range of commonly used modems. For more information on
Unimodem, see your Windows documentation. When using a TAPI device
other than a modem, such as a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) or a voice
processing card, you will need a TSP provided by the manufacturer of the
device.
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 system supports TAPI-compliant cards using the
standard TAPI connector. 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.
Installing a TAPI Device
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—
For You and Your Computer."
1
Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the
computer cover.
2 Install the TAPI-compliant expansion card.
See the manufacturer’s documentation for more information.
3 Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
4 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."
5 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.