G4 400 high-pitched squeal

[Stephen Hocking]

> Ok, Big Problem.  Please read all before replying.
> 
> I have an AGP G4 400 running Yellow Dog 3.0.1 completely updated through
> yum.  I absolutely love it, except....
> 
> When I log in, the desktop loads and right when the "volume control" icon
> appears on the panel, a high-pitched squeal emits from my speakers.  If I
> disable the "volume control" icon, the squeal starts whenever I start a
> program (such as xmms) that accesses the sound card.  If I unplug the
> speakers, the sound emits from the built in speaker at the front of the
> tower.
> 

It sounds like the classic example of feedback - what are the gain settings on 
the microphone?


	Stephen
-- 

      "Opiates are the religion of the masses." - David Cameron Staples