[Asterisk-Users] New user needs a hand starting

[Steve]

HI

First let me say that I'm a beginner with both Linux and Asterisk and 
would appreciate a little help in getting started.

My first question is regarding using the Asterisk At Home and the Digium 
  TDM400P PCI card.

I have installed the TDM400P PCI card in my pc with the power supply 
connected, and Asterisk At Home installed.  Using lspci I can tell that 
the card has been installed correctly.

I have plugged a normal (hard ?) phone in to the Digium Card but I don't 
hear any dial tone, is this normal?  I am based in the UK and I must 
admit I'm not 100% convinced that the phone cable I have used to connect 
   the phone to the TDM400P card is the right one - I have tried a few 
other without success.

Regards
Steve