Go to the “Playback” tab then right-click on “Realtek High Definition Audio” and select “Properties”.Click “Sound Control Panel” under “Related Settings”.Right-click on the speaker icon on the System tray and select “Open Sound settings”.It is the default device if it has a green checkmark on it.Ĭheck the balance audio settings in Windows. Right-click on the system's onboard audio playback device, for example, Realtek High Definition Audio, and select “Set as Default Device”.Under “Related Settings”, click “Sound Control Panel”.Right-click on the speaker icon on the system tray and select “Open Sound settings”.Check the audio ports and audio jack for any dirt or debris.Ĭonfirm that the audio jack is plugged in properly.įor headsets with a splitter cable, ensure the connection between the splitter cable and the headset’s audio jack is secure and not loose.įor headsets with in-line volume or headset volume controls, ensure it is not set too low.Įnsure the system volume is not set too low or muted.Įnsure the device is set as the default playback device.
