Some system sounds have disappeared

I just retreived my MacBook Pro from the customer services, where the Logic Board has been changed.
I noticed that some system sounds are not performed anymore.
For example, after completing a download from the Internet the "download folder" on the dock used to "pop". Now the icon jumps but no sound is played.
How can I manage sounds and assigned actions?
Thanks a lot

Welcome to Apple Discussions:
Do you have any 3rd party audio apps such as AirFoil or WireTap installed?
If you open the Audio MIDI setup and under Audio devices, Default Output, if you see some SoundFlower or other listings, that is usually the problem.
If you only have "built-in output" then the problem lies elsewhere.
FYI: There is an entire forum for coreaudio, well hidden
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=734

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