42defaults.Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly. Forexample, without the audio driver properly installed, thespeakers and microphone will not work.If external devices such as USB camera, scanner or printerdo not function correctly when connected to the system, it isusually the device’s own problem. Consult the device’smanufacturer first.Some software programs, which have not gone throughrigorous coding and testing, may cause problems during yourroutine use. Consult the software vendor for problem solving.Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTINGafter BIOS re-flash.AAuuddiioo PPrroobblleemmssNo speaker outputSoftware volume control is turned down in OperatingSystem’s Sound System or is muted. Double-click thespeaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see ifthe speaker has been muted or turned down all the way.Most audio problems are software-related. If your computerworked before, chances are software may have been setincorrectly.Sound cannot be recordedDouble-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of thetaskbar to see if the microphone has been muted.Click Options and select Properties.Select Recording and click the OK button.After clicking the OK button, the recording volume controlpanel will appear.HHaarrdd DDiisskk ((OOppttiioonnaall)) PPrroobblleemmssThe hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable:If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade, make sure thehard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive isalso correctly seated. Remove it and reinsert it firmly, andrestart your PC. (Refer to Chapter 5 for details.)The new HDD may need to be partitioned and reformatted.O/S and drivers will need to be re-installed as well.TechnologyCompanion PC