CPU audio device

CD32 · 27 Apr 2015 at 23:45

Evening folks....just a little query if someone could answer...& I've googled but nothing much returned...I have a 4770k processor paired with an Asus Z87-pro mobo of which I use the onboard sound. Just noticed there is an option in BIOS named CPU audio device...& it's on by default. Should I turn this off given I use mobo onboard sound? Unless I've missed something didn't know the processor had onboard audio.

Cheers in advance..Andy.

setter · 28 Apr 2015 at 20:08

Had a quick search and came across this.

http://www.abxzone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1518930&postcount=805

Someone asking the same about a Z87 sabretooth board. Have never seen such an option on my own asus Z87 board though.

pastymuncher · 28 Apr 2015 at 20:51

My Hero has this option as well. Because I have a sound card I disabled it and have had no problems. Pretty sure it was disabled when I used the onboard as well.

setter · 28 Apr 2015 at 20:57

Must be different on the formula then? Cant see such an option in the manual for my board. I only have the option for hd audio enable/disable.

CD32 · 28 Apr 2015 at 21:14

It's under system agent configuration. Tho non the wiser..also checked link...cheers for the replies. Not really had any issues concerning it since build a couple of years ago that I'm aware of so I'll leave as be..was just curious..tnx again....Andy.

DarkBahamut · 29 Apr 2015 at 00:19

It probably just means the CPU does the audio when using processor graphics via HDMI. If you don't want to use that then you should be safe to disable it.

CD32 · 29 Apr 2015 at 21:50

Ok cheers Bahamut....disabled it out of interest & no noticeable change anywhere with my setup.