Prevent Dell Desktop from Making a Chime whenever Monitor Goes to Sleep on Windows 10

Prevent Dell Desktop Making Chime Whenever Monitor Goes Sleep in Windows 10

If you have a Dell desktop connected to a monitor shared with another PC via a DP-HDMI cable, you might have noticed that the Dell desktop makes a chime sound whenever the monitor goes to sleep. This can be quite annoying, especially if you are working in a quiet environment. In this article, we will cover the key concepts to help you prevent this from happening in Windows 10.

Understanding the Problem

The chime sound that you hear is actually a Windows alert, which is triggered when the system detects that the display has been turned off or disconnected. This alert is designed to notify the user that the display is no longer available, so they can take appropriate action. However, in the case of a shared monitor, this alert can be unnecessary and distracting.

Preventing the Chime Sound

To prevent the chime sound from playing whenever the monitor goes to sleep, you can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select Sounds.
2. In the Sound window, click on the Sound Events tab.
3. Scroll down the list of events until you find Display Device Connection Detected.
4. Click on the event and select None from the Sounds dropdown menu.
5. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

After following these steps, the chime sound should no longer play whenever the monitor goes to sleep. If you still hear the sound, you may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips that can help you troubleshoot and prevent this issue:

• Make sure that the monitor is properly connected to both the Dell desktop and the other PC. Check the cables and connections for any signs of damage or loose connections.
• Try adjusting the power settings on the Dell desktop to prevent the monitor from going to sleep. This can be done by going to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options and selecting a different power plan or adjusting the settings for the current plan.
• If you are using a KVM switch to share the monitor between the two PCs, try updating the firmware or drivers for the switch. This can help resolve any compatibility issues that may be causing the chime sound to play.

References

• How to Troubleshoot the "Display Device Connection Detected" Sound on Your Dell Computer
• How to Change Display Sleep Timeout Settings in Windows 10
• How to Turn Off the "Display Device Connection Detected" Sound on Windows 10