Shoutbox

Try the obvious stuff:
- Check the volume.
- Check the cables.
- Check with another speakers or headphones.
- Does media players programs look like they are playing music (no errors are shown)?

If you have Windows 2000/XP:
- Go to Control Panel > Sound devices > Audio, do your sound devices appear there?
- Right-click My PC > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager, is everything OK (no warnings)?

If you have Windows 9x:
- Go to Control Panel > Multimedia, do your sound devices appear there?
- Right-click My PC > Properties > Device Manager, is everything OK (no warnings)?


Have you changed anything recently? (installed/uninstalled any program?)