Sound And Speaker Problems; No Sound From Speakers - Dell GX620 - 3.6GHz Desktop 1GB RAM 80GB Windows XP SFF User Manual

C
HECK THE OPTION SETTING
system setup
optional serial port adapter installed) or the LPT Port Mode setting matches the recommended settings.
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UN THE

Sound and Speaker Problems

Fill out the
CAUTION:
located in the Product Information Guide.

No sound from speakers

NOTE:
been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
C
HECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS
setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased an audio card, ensure that the speakers are
connected to the card.
E
NSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON
with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate
distortion.
A
DJUST THE
corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
D
ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR
automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
device, such as a lamp.
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Solving Problems
— See the device's documentation for the recommended settings. Then
and ensure that the Serial Port #1 setting (or the Serial Port #2 settings if you have an
D
ELL IAGNOSTICS
Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have
W
INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on the
— See the setup diagram supplied
— Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right
— Sound from the speakers is
enter