Advanced sound setup - Step-By-Step (For Windows 98 & XP) Make sure your volume isn't muted   Control panel sound   Check Left / Right Stereo Channels   Check Low-Frequency Response   Turn Special Effects Off   Stop Distortion   For PC Audiophiles Only   Set your volume	Don't use your treble and Bass     There should be no need to use your windows treble and bass control, and the automatic sound setup and the Automatic sound setup utility will set the treble and bass to zero, to make sure it doesn't interfere with the Shakti signals. Unless you are very experienced with signal production and anylysis, you should not use the windows tone control at all.