Volume control gray not functioning

Mac Mini master volume control is gray and not functioning. Currently running OSX 10.7.5, any thoughts on how to reset this function. CoreAudio Quit/reset did not work.

Hello CraigFam,
Resetting your Mac Mini's SMC and NVRAM may help restore functionality to its audio out.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
About NVRAM and PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Additionally, if your Mac Mini has optical audio out capability, the information detailed in the article below may be helpful.
Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1574
Cheers,
Allen

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