My function keys are not Woking. F1 F2 F3 do not change volume

Question

I would like to be able to change my volume on my keyboard, however the function keys are not doing anything. I am using an Asus ProArt Laptop.

Answer 1

The actions associated to the function keys (F1 - F12) on a laptop are not controlled by Windows, because the actions vary from laptop to laptop, it is the laptop manufacturer that controls the actions.

1

If pressing a function key does not produce the correct action, try pressing Fn + an action key.

If that produces the correct action, press Fn + Esc to toggle the function lock on your keyboard.

2

If that does not resolve the problem, boot your laptop into BIOS (F2 on the Asus logo on startup)

In BIOS look for any setting to toggle between function keys and action/media kays.

3

If you are still unable to resolve the problem, I need some more information about your exact laptop model number.

Click your Start Button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting System Information window.

Answer 2

Hi Benjamin Graves GH,

Since the keyboard itself is working but the F1, F2, and F3 multimedia functions are not responding, it may be helpful to check the ASUS hotkey-related components that manage these special keys.

Please try the following:

1. Open Device Manager and expand System Devices.
2. Check whether ASUS System Control Interface is listed and has no warning symbol.
3. If it is missing or shows an error, download and install the latest ASUS System Control Interface driver from the ASUS support page for your specific ProArt model.
4. Open MyASUS and check for any available driver or firmware updates.
5. Restart the device and test the volume keys again.

These function keys often rely on manufacturer-specific drivers and services to control features such as volume and brightness. If those components are outdated or not functioning correctly, the multimedia shortcuts may stop working even though the keyboard continues to type normally.

If the issue remains, please share your exact ASUS ProArt model and whether the keys work when pressed together with the Fn key. That information can help narrow down the cause further.

Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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