Game Controllers - Dell Alienware Area-51 Manual

Game Controllers

The computer does not recognize the game controller
• Check if the cable connecting the game controller to the computer is not
damaged and that it is properly connected.
• Reinstall the device driver for the game controller.
Speakers
There is no sound from the speakers
Ensure that subwoofer and the speakers are turned on:
See the documentation that shipped with your speakers. If your speakers have
volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.
Adjust the Windows volume control:
Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector:
Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are
connected to the headphone connector.
Test the power outlet:
Ensure that the power outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as
a lamp.
Reinstall the audio driver
Run PSA Diagnostics
NOTE: The volume control in some players overrides the Windows volume
setting. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off.
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