Annoying Buzzing Sound :(

[kerryberry04]

My speakers seem to be making this very annoying buzzing sound. At first I thought it was the headphones I was using, but apparently not. I can play music, and everything sounds fine when the sound comes out, but there is a majorly annoying buzzing sound in the background. Anyone know how to fix this? Are my speakers going? Any help is appreciated

[pip22]

Check all the speaker plugs are pushed well in at both ends.

[kerryberry04]

Originally Posted by pip22

Check all the speaker plugs are pushed well in at both ends.

How could I be so dumb not to try that. It worked. Thank you very much!

[syedmunnawar]

Double-click the small volume icon in the taskbar.

If the volume icon is missing in Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then Sound and Audio Devices. Select Place volume icon in the taskbar and click OK.

Figure 1: Volume icon
The volume for CD Player or Aux may be adjusted down or muted. Remove any check marks from the Mute boxes and adjust the volume setting slide bars to the highest positions.

Figure 2: CD Volume window
Close the Master Volume window and test for sound.

Step 2: Disabling digital audio
Many CD drives do not use digital playback and may not even have a digital cable attached. Use the following steps to disable digital CD playback:

NOTE: Performing the steps in this section only disables the signal processing for the digital audio cable and forces Windows to process audio through the normal data channels. It does not disable normal CD audio.

In Windows XP and Me, right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.

In Windows 98, click Start, and then click Settings.

In Windows XP, click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button.

In Windows Me, click the Device Manager tab.

In Windows 98, click Control Panel and then double-click Multimedia.

In Windows XP and Me, click the plus (+) next to CD-ROM. Select the name of the CD-ROM drive.

In Windows 98, click the CD Music tab.

In Windows XP, click Action and select Properties.

In Windows 98 and Me, click the Properties button and select the Properties tab.

Remove the checkmark from Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device if is seleceted.

Figure 3: Option to enable digital CD audio

Click OK.

Restart the computer and test for sound. If you still have no sound, continue to the next step.

CAUTION: This product contains components that are easily damaged by ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance of ESD damage, work over a noncarpeted floor, use a static dissipative work surface (like a conductive foam pad), and wear an ESD wrist strap that is connected to a grounded surface, like the metal frame of a computer.

CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the system is running. Damage to the motherboard may result.

Step 3: Verifying a CD sound cable is installed
Music played from a CD requires a special cable that runs from the back of the disc drive to the soundcard inside the computer.

Before beginning, you will need the following items:
A screwdriver.

An anti-static wrist strap and a conductive pad to protect the computer from discharges of static electricity

A flat, stable work surface over a floor that is not carpeted

Use the following steps to verify the sound cable is installed:

Unplug the power cable and press the power button on the front of the PC.

Remove the panel retaining screws. Figure below is only one possible example of retaining screw locations.

Remove the panels to expose the inside of the computer by sliding them off.

Compare the CD sound cable configuration to Figure 6. A cable consisting of two thin wires should run from the back of the CD drive into a connector on the edge of the sound card or motherboard.

Figure 4: CD sound cable

If the cable is missing, replace it with a new cable. CD sound cables are available at most local computer retailers at minimal cost. When purchasing a new CD sound cable, make sure that both connectors on the cable match the connectors on the sound card and the disc drive.

When done, replace the panel and plug in the power cable.

Sounds from Music CDs should now be heard.