Sound And Speaker Problems - Dell OptiPlex GX260 Series User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell OptiPlex GX260 Systems User's Guide
Test the electrical outlet—
another device, such as a lamp.
Eliminate interference—
operating near the computer that might cause interference. Remove these other possible
causes of interference:
Power extension cables
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Keyboard and mouse extension cables
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Too many devices on a power strip
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Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
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Check the option setting—
settings. Then enter system setup
Ensure that the Serial Port setting (for a serial device) or the Parallel Port setting (for a
parallel device) matches the recommended settings.
Consult your software documentation—
software, see the software documentation for the recommended serial or parallel port
settings. Ensure that the port settings match the recommended settings.
Run the Dell Diagnostics—
the tests fail, contact
Test the device—

Sound and Speaker Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you
have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
Check the speaker cable connections—
shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.
Ensure that the subwoofer and the speakers are turned on—
supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume,
bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the Windows volume control—
lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound
is not muted.
Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector—
is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel
headphone connector.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
Relocate any electrical appliances on the same circuit or
See the device's documentation for the recommended
and go to the Integrated Devices option settings.
Reboot the computer and run the
Dell.
Swap the device with a comparable device that works properly.
as you complete these checks.
If the problem occurs with particular
Ensure that the speakers are connected as
Click or double-click the speaker icon in the
Dell Diagnostics. If any of
See the setup diagram
Sound from the speakers