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Audio problems with your Dell computer
Are you having sound problems on your Dell computer (such as bad sound quality or no sound at all).
This article will show you how to update or fix your Dell Audio Driver.
This article will show you how to update or fix your Dell Audio Driver.
Sound problems are often related to Audio Drivers but this is not always the case.
For this reason it is always a good idea to first look at hardware issues in order to at least rule them out.
Rule out the obvious Sound issues on your Dell device
It may seem very obvious but it can save you hours of needlessly troubleshooting a sound problem if you first check the points below!
- check that the speakers / audio output volume is not muted – check on both the device itself and the PC
- if the speakers are external, check the wires are plugged in fully and all necessary connections are made
If you are using external speakers, it is a good idea to check them via another device, if they work there then the problem is not with the speakers themselves.
When you have checked these issues and are confident that your speakers are not muted and the wiring is ok, then you can move on to the next troubleshooting step – checking sound drivers.
Check Sound card / audio adapter on Dell device
If you are not confident updating Drivers then you can use a Driver Update Tool such as DriverDownloader to automate this process for you. Either way, before having to register the product, you can use the ‘Drivers scan’ option on DriverDownloader to assess if your problem is driver-related. This may save you some time and the driver report is free.
Follow the steps below to check if your sound card is working:
- select Start > (right click) My Computer > Manage
- In the Management window select > Device Manager
- Next to Sound, Video and Game Controllers click the + sign
- A yellow triangle will signify a problem so if one is present, right-click that device and select Properties
- You can then choose to update the driver
If you have not run Windows Updates in a while, you should do so now as this can often help resolve Drivers issues.
Manually update Dell Audio Driver
To manually update a Dell Audio Driver, perform the steps set out below:
1. Go to Start > Device Manager
2. Select ‘Sound, Video and Game Controllers’
3. Right-click on the audio device from the list and select ‘Update Driver Software’
4. Click to select ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’
5. Your Dell Audio Driver should now be updated, you may need to restart your PC first.
If you are still having problems or would simply like to keep your Dell Audio Drivers, and all Drivers, updated, then you can choose the Automatic Driver Update option below.
Automatic Driver Updates for Dell Sound Drivers
A simple and effective way of fixing driver-related errors is by using a Driver Management Tool such as DriverDownloader (download link below). Use our search tool or the links below to search for help/ articles on Dell audio/ sound driver problems.
How to Update Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
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Tech Tip: Updating drivers manually requires some computer skills and patience. A faster and easier option is to use the Driver Update Utility for Dell to scan your system for free. The utility tells you which specific drivers are out-of-date for all of your devices.
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from a list of most popular Dell downloads. Click the download button next to the matching model name. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your Dell device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your Dell device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
If you don’t know the model name or number, you can start to narrow your search down by choosing which category of Dell device you have (such as Printer, Scanner, Video, Network, etc.). Start by selecting the correct category from our list of Dell Device Drivers by Category.
Need more help finding the right driver? You can request a driver and we will find it for you. We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Dell. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.
Dell updates their drivers regularly. To get the latest Windows 10 driver, you may need to go to Dell website to find the driver for to your specific Windows version and device model.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After you download your new driver, then you have to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
- In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
- In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose 'All Apps' -> swipe or scroll right and choose 'Control Panel' (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
- In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
- In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
- In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install drivers using Device Manager
- Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
- Select the Driver tab.
- Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the Driver Update Utility for Dell. It is a software utility that automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your system. You can even backup your drivers before making any changes, and revert back in case there were any problems.
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Try it now to safely update all of your drivers in just a few clicks. Once you download and run the utility, it will scan for out-of-date or missing drivers:
When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.
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For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.