Start up 'BONG' sound

Hi,
Is there anyway I can stop my Imac PC annoying 'Bong' sound every time I start it up? it is so loud and wakes the family. I run 10.6 OXS

Hi,
This really helped. I do run from the ext speaker out to my amp and near field studio monitors. I copied this from the link you gave me to help others.
{Re: Startup sound is back
Posted: Jun 25, 2010 10:46 AM in response to: Madvillain
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You need to make sure you have NO external speakers hooked up to your Mac when muting. Your startup chime depends on the volume you set when no external audio devices are connected. Unplug speaks, mute, plug speaks back in. Now try. }
I did what it suggested and it worked. I just hit the 'mute' button on keyboards before final close down and when i restart, no annoying 'Bong'....result!
I understand the arguments for having it there but I also believe in not being forced to have something I don't want-too much 'nanny' state. I'm an Adult and I have the ability to make an informed decision .
Thanks for the link.
i did look at psstt but the read me file attached said it don't always work. Thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it.
kind regards to all for your replies /suggestions
Andrew

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