diff --git a/load.sh b/load.sh
index fc70f5b..aa97761 100755
--- a/load.sh
+++ b/load.sh
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@ BASENAME=`dirname "$0"`
 cd $BASENAME/sys.py
 
 # boot sound
-mplayer -volume 50 /home/cpi/music/startup.mp3
+mplayer -volume 75 /home/cpi/music/startup.mp3
+
+# set system volume
+amixer sset 'Master' 50%
 
 python run.py