- Ensure that the speakers are powered speakers. To say that you have
Powered Speakers effectively means that the speakers have a separate power source, such as a USB port on the computer or a wall outlet.
- In previous times, powered speakers were unnecessary due to the high-powered sound cards included in computer. More recently the speakers require their own power, thus speakers that are not powered will typically have very little, if any, volume.
- Plug the speakers in to their power source, turn them on and up. On the front of one of the speakers, or their remote if applicable, there is a power button or switch and a volume knob. Make sure they are turned on and turned up to about half way.
- Take the audio cable coming from the speakers:
(Source: Own Photo) - Plug the audio cable in to the green port on the back of the computer:
(Source: Own Photo)
- Test the audio using Windows Media Player or your favorite method. If the sound still does not work, move on to Troubleshooting Sound Issues in Windows 7: Part Two.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Troubleshooting Sound Issues in Windows 7: Part One
This is a technical troubleshooting article for troubleshooting issues with sound on a Windows 7 computer. In this article we will go over the hardware aspect, ensuring that the speakers in use are compatible and connected properly. If you have a laptop and are using built-in speakers, you can skip this document and proceed to
Part Two.
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