User guide

Matrox Graphics Card – User Guide 37
Sound
The following troubleshooting items address problems related to sound cards.
Problem Sound doesn’t record, video files play back with no sound, or sound
output is distorted or too loud
1
Cause If the sound problem is with a particular device (for example, TV or speaker), the volume
control on the device itself may need adjusting.
1
Solution Adjust the volume control on the device itself.
2
Cause Audio cables may be loose or incorrectly wired.
1
Solution Make sure your sound card cables are properly connected (see “Connect audio output”, page
16).
3
Cause Your sound card’s Windows software settings may be incorrect. Specifically, input or output
may be disabled, or volume levels may be too low or too high.
1
Solution Windows 2000/XP – Make sure your sound card’s Windows software settings are correct.
1 Double-click the speaker icon ( or ) on the Windows taskbar.
If you don’t see the speaker icon:
Windows 2000 –
a Click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel .
b Double-click the Multimedia or Sounds and Multimedia icon.
c Enable the “ Show volume control on the taskbar ” check box.
d Click OK .
e Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar.
Windows XP –
a Click Start Æ Settings * Æ Control Panel Æ Sound, Speech and Audio Devices Æ
Sounds and Audio Devices * (double-click*). (* Depending on your configuration
of Windows, this part of the step may not be necessary.)
b Enable the “ Place volume icon in the taskbar ” check box.
c Click OK .
d Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar.
2 Click Options Æ Properties .