Dell Precision WorkStation 610 User Manual page 50

than beep codes), but any attached external speakers do transmit these sounds. For more information, see "Sound" and
"PC Speaker".
Microphones
Your computer system supports most standard personal computer microphones. You can purchase a microphone separately from
Dell.
Connect the audio cable from the microphone to the microphone jack (see
Record/Playback Devices
Your computer system supports a variety of record/playback devices such as cassette players, CD players, radios, stereo systems,
video cassette recorders (VCRs), and tape players.
Connect the line-out cable from any one of these devices to the line-in jack on the back of your computer (see
CD-ROM Drives
To use an internal CD-ROM drive with the integrated audio controller, do the following:
1. Install the CD-ROM drive in your computer.
For instructions on installing a CD-ROM drive that uses the computer's enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE)
interface, see "Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive
For instructions on installing a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM drive, see
2. Connect the audio cable from the CD-ROM drive to the CD-ROM drive audio interface connector (labeled "CD-IN") on the
system board.
See Figure 9-1 for the location of the CD-IN connector on the system board.
NOTES: The integrated audio controller allows you to manipulate musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) files on your
computer and to hear output from those files on external speakers. However, to communicate with an external MIDI
device, such as a synthesizer or other musical instrument, you must install a MIDI-compatible expansion card. (For
instructions, see
(See "Using the System Setup
To use a joystick, install a joystick-compatible expansion card in your computer. (For instructions, see
Expansion Card".) If you use a joystick card with sound capabilities, set Sound in the System Setup program to Off.
(See "Using the System Setup
Adjusting Volume
Use the instructions in one of the following subsections to adjust the speaker balance and volume of an audio source that uses the
integrated audio controller in your Dell computer.
Adjusting Volume in Windows NT 4.0
Use the following procedure to adjust the speaker or headphone volume in the Windows NT 4.0 operating system:
1. Start the Audio Mixer utility located in the Audio Control program folder.
2. Adjust the slide controls labeled "Master" to adjust the volume and balance for all devices, or adjust the slide controls for an
individual device.
For detailed instructions on adjusting the volume, see your Windows NT documentation.
"Installing an Expansion Card".) If you use a MIDI card, set Sound in the System Setup program to Off.
Program" for information on changing System Setup settings.)
Program" for information on changing System Setup settings.)
Figure 6-1).
Bay".
Figure 6-1).
"Installing SCSI Devices".
"Installing an