If you are having problems with your sound have you tried this control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers select the appropriate speakers from the drop down list or navigate to the device manager scroll to system devices + to expand,system speaker right click properties then select use this device (enable) also you might check
if your computer came with a motherboard disc the sound drivers could be on it
click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to sound,video and game controllers you might see a yellow question mark? Right click to reinstall drivers
click start control panel sounds and audio,volume,advanced,speakers make sure you have selected the
(((appropriate speakers))) also audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have the correct settings there
also
click start control panel sounds and audio devices you can adjust the volume there also select speaker volume you can change your settings there you can also tick in the box place icon in taskbar
if his does not fix the problem
the speakers plug/outlet is usually at the back of the computer you will have to open up the computer to check the lead attached to the rear of the input plug make sure the connection is good
try cleaning your computer of dust using a fine air blower from a compressor making VERY sure that there is no MOISTURE in the air line specifically around the sound card and the CPU central processing unit dust causes static to build up in a computer
hope this helps
you might have to uninstall the sound card then restart your computer then reinstall the sound card and its drivers
what operating system are you using?
click start control panel administrive tools computer management device manager scroll to sound,video and game controllers +or select to expand right click on the expanded audio you should have options to update driver sftware disable uninstall scan for hardware changes and properties
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First, Thank You for trying to help me out. Following is results:
No yellow question mark in sound, video and game controllers
Have the Latest Driver
Opened Computer and cleared any dust
I do not have a Sounds and Audio in Control Panel. I do have sound which displays SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC with working. When I select the speaker setup and test Window Appears with FAILED TO PLAY TEST TONE.
Any other suggestions. AGAIN THANK YOU
Vista. How do I uninstall my sound card? How do I find my sound Card? All I have listed is sound driver.
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