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4-20 Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
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FM Sound Playback Test
Tests whether the system can synthesize sounds and
play them through the built-in speaker(s)
•
Analog Sound Playback Test
Tests whether the system can play sampled sounds
through the built-in speaker(s)
•
Record and Playback Test
Checks the ability of the audio controller to generate
a sampled sound from signals received from the
built-in microphone
The last three Audio subtests are interactive. In both the
FM Sound Playback Test and the Analog Sound Play-
back test, a series of musical tones is played through the
computer’s built-in speaker(s). A message on the display
asks if you hear the tones. Type
y
if you hear the tones;
otherwise, type
n
.
The third interactive test, the Record and Playback Test,
checks the computer’s built-in microphone and speaker(s).
When prompted, press any key on the built-in keyboard
and say your name in a normal tone of voice.
NOTE: After you press the key, you have only a few sec-
onds to speak your name.
When prompted again, hit any key on the built-in key-
board to play back your voice through the built-in
speaker(s). Type
y
if you hear your voice; otherwise, type
n
. If you press
n
, you are given another opportunity to
run the Record and Playback Test. When prompted, type
y
if you want to try the test again (for instance, if you did
not speak quickly enough after pressing a key to begin
the test). Otherwise, press
n
.
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