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Sound and speaker problems – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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No. Go to step 5.

5

Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in the

Dell Diagnostics

.

Did any of the tests fail?
Yes. The video controller on the system board may be defective.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

No. Go to step 6.

6

Turn off the computer and the monitor, connect another monitor to

the computer, and then turn them on.
If you do not have another monitor,

contact Dell

for technical

assistance.

7

Allow one minute for the computer to initialize its components, and

then adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls.
Is the monitor readable?
Yes. The original monitor is defective. The problem is resolved.
No.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

Sound and Speaker Problems

Basic Checks:

If using external speakers:
– Make sure that the speaker cables are firmly connected to the

computer.

– Test the electrical outlet: verify that the speakers are connected to

a working electrical outlet.

– Ensure that the speakers are turned on.

If using a sound card, make sure external audio devices are connected

to the sound card’s connectors and not to the microphone, line-out, or

line-in connectors on the computer's front or back panels.

Adjust the volume.

Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system.

Check for interference: electrical appliances on the same circuit or

operating in close proximity to the computer can cause interference.