Only got 2 channel audio as an option in Vista (with Realtek HD Audio)

James_H · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:13

As the thread title says really, I plugged in my 5.1 amp to my new mobo with a fresh (OcUK sourced) version of Vista, put a DVD on, digital light comes on, all good so far...

Until the movie plays and I realise the 2 rear speakers aren't on. So I do a bit of prying and find this in the Advanced section of the Realtek SP/DIF settings:

Also, is the jack information only supposed to show L/R:

I'm running the latest version of the Realtek drivers from their website, and i'm using a coaxial SP/DIF lead.

The motherboard is an ASRock 775Dual-VSTA - Manuf link: http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=775Dual-VSTA&s=n

I think that's all the info you gurus should need, but if you need to know anything else, please let me know.

Thanks in advance!
James

Mint_Sauce · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:19

I have the same with my Creative XFI, no way currently to switch to surround etc. Probably due to immature drivers.

James_H · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:20

Well at least I know i'm not alone

If anyone knows more, please let me know!

Mint_Sauce · 26 Jan 2007 at 23:47

Seems I was lieing, I found it in control panel and then audio console. All my XFI stuff was there.

James_H · 26 Jan 2007 at 23:59

Damn!

Also, fancy trying something out for me?

Does this WMV HD clip have sound?

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...-4b09-9e59-2f111da3545e/Stormchasers_1080.exe
(I don't know WHY they had to put them in .exe self extracting archives :S)

As I don't hear any sound on it... My friend thinks it could be that encrypted output stuff everyone was ranting about a few weeks ago...

Edit: Hmm, I just found a new Realtek driver on their website with the date 26/1/2007, yesterday! I'll give that a try...

Mint_Sauce · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:08

Sound works fine for me!

James_H · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:15

Just mine then, updating the drivers didn't change anything either

BloodWolf · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:25

Speaking of RealTek, why does Vista install this for me when i'm on nForce 4?

James_H · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:27

On my old nForce 2 mobo on XP I had Realtek AC'97 drivers installed until I went to Nvidia's website and downloaded the full drivers

BloodWolf · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:29

James_H said:
On my old nForce 2 mobo on XP I had Realtek AC'97 drivers installed until I went to Nvidia's website and downloaded the full drivers

Isnt none for my Vista yet though

James_H · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:34

Have you tried these?

32-bit:
http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x86_rc1.html

64-bit:
http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x64_rc1.html

BloodWolf · 27 Jan 2007 at 00:45

James_H said:
Have you tried these?

32-bit:
http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x86_rc1.html

64-bit:
http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_downloads_nforce_vista_x64_rc1.html

But they're for RC1? :eek:

James_H · 27 Jan 2007 at 01:09

That or Realtek until Nvidia get their arse into gear... lol

BloodWolf · 27 Jan 2007 at 01:10

James_H said:
That or Realtek until Nvidia get their arse into gear... lol

True. They work for nForce 4 though? It dosen't say. :/

EDIT:

Oh yes I see it. nForce4 Ultra