Unable to mute internal mic

Hello,
I use my computer for work teleconferences and need to mute my internal mic. When I check the " mute" box in System Preferences>Sound>Input, I wind up muting the output, so I can't hear my colleagues. I need to work while I'm on calls, but the others hear my keyboarding. Can someone please help me mute just my internal mic for phone call purposes? I make my calls via Google chat.

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Hello thetoolwiz2,
I'd recommend resetting your computer's PRAM, as there may be an issue with its settings that is preventing you from being able to properly switch inputs.
About NVRAM and PRAM
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My laptop is Toshiba R30 with Windows 7 SP1.
The internal mic of the laptop will be mute automatically when ever I plug in my headphone, which doesn't have a mic in it. Is there any way that I can use the internal mic of the laptop while using my headphone?
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Your speakers do not mute when headphones are connected.
Go to HP.com and update the BIOS and chipset driver.
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