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    Loud Microphone Feedback During Startup

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by yan, Oct 9, 2006.

  1. yan

    yan Notebook Consultant

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    This started last week. Every time I turn on my laptop, boost microphone gain is switched on at the Windows loading splashscreen, and doesn't turn off until I log on. I have to sit through 10 seconds of loud screeching just to turn on my laptop, either that, or I have disable my microphone before I shut down, or plug in headphones.

    What could be the problem? I'm using the latest 211 A8J BIOS.
     
    yan, Oct 9, 2006
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  2. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    yan.. had the same problem after I installed 211 ....

    I just had to uncheck the microphone boost at Volume Control and it seemed to solve the problem (then again, I have volume control muted at all times until I need it)....
     
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  3. yan

    yan Notebook Consultant

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    Turning off the microphone gain doesn't do anything for me. It turns it self on and off automatically during startup.

    Muting the mic is not a viable solution either. I play games and have voice chats. What if I forget to turn it off? What if it happens during a lecture?! NOOOO!!!!

    Should I just revert to the 210s?

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    Update: I just reverted to the 210s and the problem is still here...
     
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    Hmm... interesting.. it doesn't happen to me anymore?

    Are you sure you unchecked the Microphone Boost under Microphone - Advanced?
     
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    Yes, I unchecked it. Maybe I have it enabled in the guest account? I'll go check now...

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    Update: Nope, I don't have it checked in the guest account either.

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    I have to hijack my own thread here: my wireless keyboard causes a weird interference popping sound in my headphones and speakers whenever I press a key. What's up with that, and can I fix it?
     
    yan, Oct 9, 2006
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