Dell's Sorry History of MicrophoneSoundcard Issue Update 1204

So? Is that the cause of low mic volume problem?

Haven't heard of "Proprietary"? Isn't it well known that Dell power supplies, for example, are compatible only with Dell system?

Even when 'whine' about problems even Dell acknowledged?

DELL-Cody, Forum Moderator:

UPDATE 3-16-04: Information posted prior to 3-16-04 has been saved and forwarded to Dell Engineering. Thank you very much for your buttistance in this matter.

Thank you all for your buttistance and patience in this matter. I have requested closure of this case from Dell Engineering, preferably with some additional data that will explain the problem and-or any further troubleshooting information.

It does not appear at this time that a hardware fix is available. For this reason, I am requesting the additional clarification.

For low mic volume problem?

For low mic volume problem?

I have my mic volume all the way up, the booster on, and its still way too quiet. I had to practically put the mic in my mouth.

I have been through every switch, slider and control with XPS Advanced support at least twice. This isn't a user error.

I think I have seen every single volume control slider that exists in the system, XP, Creative, etc.

I have been through every switch, slider and control with XPS Advanced support at least twice. This isn't a user error.

I think I have seen every single volume control slider that exists in the system, XP, Creative, etc.

Maybe Dell Techs don't either?

so i contacted Dell tech support they advised me to uninstall the soundcard and reinstall it. I did that and it made no difference.

They told me to uninstall the windows sound recorder and reinstall it, that made no difference either,

they told me to uninstall the whole of windows multimedia I did that and it made no difference

Dell tech support insisted I reformat my hard disk and reinstall everything.