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    Loud default *beep* (M1730)

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kevinthegenius, May 29, 2008.

  1. kevinthegenius

    kevinthegenius Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello:

    This is a really dumb question; I just got an XPS M1730 and have been messing with it but for the life of me cannot find where to turn down the volume for the default "beep". I don't know what else to call it, this isn't the sounds coming from Windows schemes (I have the volume down or muted, and windows scheme disabled). This is that beep that comes from the motherboard or something.

    Anyway, it is crazy loud! LOL

    Thanks!
     
    kevinthegenius, May 29, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    If that's the internal speaker,I think you will have to physically remove the wire.
     
    The_Observer, May 29, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Hi

    Please follow this:

    The steps are;
    1. Right-click on My Computer
    2. On the Hardware tab, click on [Device Manager]
    3. On the "View" menu, select "Show hidden devices"
    4. Under "Non-Plug and Play Drivers", right-click "Beep"
    5. Click "Disable"
    6. Answer [Yes] when asked if you really want to disable it
    7. Answer [No] when asked if you want to reboot
    8. Right-click "Beep" again.
    9. Click "Properties"
    10. On the "Driver" tab, set the Startup type to Disabled
    11. Click [Stop]
    12. Click [OK]
    13. Answer [No] when asked if you want to reboot
     
    flipfire, May 30, 2008
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