NVidia Drivers and Monitor Speakers

[Shaddow1086]

Can someone please help me with something that annoys me with every new nvidia gpu driver update.

I use the onboard soundcard from my Z270 ROG MB and 5.1 speakers, but every time a gpu driver update comes along, it defaults my sound to use the monitor speakers.

Easily fixed and I then "Disable" the monitor sound so they dont show up on my list (Speakers / headphones).
However, to do this every time nvidia rolls out an update is just annoying.

Anyone know why it does this and how it can be prevented.

 

[AMB73]

Next time you install your nvidia drivers do a custom install and untick the audio drivers from the list.

I always do this as i have no use for the 3D drivers that are bundled with the updates so i custom install and untick the drivers i dont need.

 

[at3k-]

I untick the drivers but I still have to disable the monitor speakers after reboot. Tbh I'm that used to it now I just put up with it, only takes 2 secs to sort.

 

[Kirby Wurm]

I have this issue but it occurs at random without a driver update, it keeps enabling the monitor speakers occasionally. I need the drivers installed for HDMI. Not a big issue but irritating.

 

[Orcvader]

Another alternative option if possible, switch over to DVI/Displayport instead of using HDMI.