IBM IntelliStation M Pro, User Manual

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Using audio features
Your computer has an integrated audio controller that supports Sound Blaster
applications and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows Sound System. Your
computer also has a single internal speaker and three audio connectors. Using the
audio controller, you can record and play back sound and music to enhance
multimedia applications. Optionally, you can connect two stereo speakers to the
Line out connector to enjoy improved sound with multimedia applications.
The audio connectors in your computer are 3.5 mm (1/8-in.) mini-jacks. For the
location of the audio connectors, refer to“Input/Output connector locations” on
page 9.
Line in
This connector accepts external devices, such as line output from a stereo,
television, or a musical instrument.
Line out
This connector is used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices,
such as powered speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, or the audio
line-in jack on a stereo system.
Note:
The internal speaker on the computer is disabled when any devices are
attached to this connector.
Microphone
This connector accepts a microphone to record voice or other sounds on the hard
disk. With a microphone attached, you can also use speech recognition software.
Note: If you experience interference or speaker feedback while recording, try
reducing the microphone recording volume (gain).
Managing your computer on a network
Your computer comes with features that a network administrator or file server can
use to remotely manage and control your computer. The following sections
describe some of these network management tools.
IBM Universal Manageability Services (UM Services) streamline and automate
personal computer (PC) systems management and support tasks, such as asset
deployment and tracking. These utilities are available for IBM computers at no
additional charge, helping to reduce total cost of ownership of networked
computers so that you can focus vital company resources on essential business
activities.
Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/software/sysmgmt/ on the World Wide Web
for more information about available system management programs.
Wake on LAN
A network administrator can use Wake on LAN to turn on your computer from a
remote location. When Wake on LAN is used with network management software,
many functions, such as data transfers, software updates, and POST or BIOS
updates can be performed on many computers simultaneously.
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