Using Audio Features; Using Security Features; Anti-Intrusion Features; Component Protection - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 User Manual

Using audio features

Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster
applications. Your computer also has a single internal speaker and three types of
audio connectors. Using the audio controller, you can record and play back sound
and music to enhance multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect external
speakers to the line-out connector to provide improved sound with multimedia
applications.
The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (0.125-in.) mini-jacks. For the
location of the audio connectors, see "Input/output connectors" on page 64.
Line in
Line out
Microphone

Using security features

To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and
other security features that are provided with the computer.

Anti-intrusion features

IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components,
such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or hard disk drives.
A cover lock is built into the computer to prevent the cover from being removed.
Two identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag that is attached to the
keys has the key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer.
Important: Keep the key-code number, manufacturer address, and phone number
in a safe place. Because locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate cover-lock keys,
you must order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. You will need the key
code when ordering replacement keys.
You can set the chassis-intrusion detector inside the computer to alert the network
administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more information about
enabling the chassis-intrusion detection, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the computer,"
on page 21.

Component protection

Each component in your computer has a serial number that you can register with a
security company. You can register the components individually, or you can register
the entire computer. By registering computer components, you can improve the
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This connector accepts audio signals into the computer sound system from
external devices, such as the line output from a stereo, television, or a
musical instrument. One line-in connector is on the rear of the computer.
This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices,
such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. Line-out connectors
are on both the front and the rear of the computer.
Use this connector to connect a microphone to your computer when you
want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. With a microphone
attached to the computer, you can also use speech-recognition software.
Microphone connectors are on both the front and the rear of the computer.