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    Startup Chime

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by taelrak, Sep 6, 2007.

  1. taelrak

    taelrak Lost

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    So let me preface this by saying that this is NOT a post asking how to get rid or soften the startup chime with any number of 3rd party prefpanes or apps.

    Very recently, I've noticed that my startup chime has turned drastically softer - and I know that I did not deliberately install anything to make it softer.

    All my other sound remains unchanged, including from the laptop's own speakers. Changing system volume still has no effect on the chime volume. Yet, the chime volume is almost inaudible now - which is a good thing since I don't have to bother with Pssst or StartupPrefPane. However, I'm curious why this happened :p I guess one explanation might be that the internal speakers for the chime, if separate from the laptop's main speakers, simply broke :p
     
    taelrak, Sep 6, 2007
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  2. Starlight

    Starlight Notebook Evangelist

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    The chime should use the internal speakers, so that should not be the issue. I'm not 100% sure on that though, but from when I've taken Macs apart I haven't noticed any special speakers at least. Will have to look into that and get back to you if I find any evidence either way.

    Strange, anyhow - try resetting PRAM and see what happens? If you don't know how: On startup, hold down Command (Apple) + Option (Alt) + P + R until you hear the chime a second time, then release. That resets the PRAM, which among other things contains the chime settings so if they had been changed for some reason that should reset it to the original settings.

    It's a quick and risk-free way of checking at least :)
     
    Starlight, Sep 7, 2007
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  3. duffyanneal

    duffyanneal Notebook Deity

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    You are correct that the Bong :D uses the system speakers (left/right/bass). The Bong on my machine varies depending on the system volume level when I restart it. I just tried it out. You might try Zapping the PRAM to reset everything.
     
    duffyanneal, Sep 7, 2007
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  4. thetruthkc

    thetruthkc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Strange, my 'bong' has been silent over the last few days as well...
    I'll try reseting the PRAM
     
    thetruthkc, Sep 7, 2007
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