Dell FX160 manual Video and Monitor Problems, No sound from headphones

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Ensure that the speakers are turned on — See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.

Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the 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 — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.

Test the electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

Run the speaker diagnostics

Reinstall the sound driver — See Drivers.

Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter.

No sound from headphones

Check the headphone cable connection — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector.

Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.

Mouse Problems

Check the mouse settings —

1.Click StartControl PanelPrinters and Other HardwareMouse.

2.Try adjusting the settings.

Check the mouse cable — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.

Check the BIOS Setup Utility program settings — Verify that the BIOS Setup Utility lists the correct device for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) See the BIOS Setup Utility Screens.

Test the mouse controller — To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).

Reinstall the mouse driver — See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities.

Video and Monitor Problems

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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Contents Model DC01T September 2008 Rev. A00 Removing the Antenna AntennaReplacing the Antenna Page Recommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer After Working on Your Computer Removing the Cable Guide Cable GuideReplacing the Cable Guide Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Computer Cover CoversReplacing the Computer Cover Removing the Side Cover Replacing the Side CoverPeg Peg retainer Side cover hooks Side cover hook slots2 Finding Information Removing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Hard Drive Assembly OptionalReplacing the Hard Drive Bracket Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Fan Replacing the Hard Drive FanRemoving the Processor Heatsink Assembly Processor Heatsink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly Page Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Obtaining AssistanceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comBefore You Call Contacting DellRemoving the I/O Board BoardReplacing the I/O Board Cable guide metal tab Metal clip Removing a Memory Module MemoryReplacing a Memory Module Page Removing the Nvram Module Nvram ModuleReplacing the Nvram Module Back to Contents Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Page Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverUndoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Only Re-imaging Operating Systems Installed on NvramStarting System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemBefore you Begin User Accounts and PasswordsReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Click Start → Control PanelClick User Accounts Click Administrative Tools → UserManagerClick Control Panel → User Accounts Removing the Computer Stand Computer StandReplacing the Computer Stand System Board Connectors System Board AssemblyRemoving the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Perform the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Bios Setup Utility Screens System SetupEntering the Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility OptionsSetup Lock Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSelect Specific Boot Device Flashing the Bios Clearing Cmos SettingsClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Back to Contents Diagnostic Lights TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostCode Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps Beep CodesReplace the battery see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery System MessagesStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterPage Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionDrive Problems Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Tab FunctionHard drive problems Optical drive problems optional, externalProblems writing to an optical drive Adjust the Windows volume controlClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Mail and Internet ProblemsError Messages Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove ProgramsComputer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsProgram crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Mouse ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse Double-clickPrinters and Faxes Printer ProblemsVerify that the printer is recognized by Windows Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ PrinterNo sound from speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesCheck the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic Lights Dell Technical Update ServiceCheck the monitor power light Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readPage Selective USB Use the Onboard Devices screen to enable Selective USBEnabling Selective USB Removing the Wireless Card Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card