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[thundertiger]

Hi guys, I ahve just set up me new 5.1 surround sound [img](Yamaha TSS 1) Linkage My computer has a Digital out (coaxial) but only the front left and front right speakers have sound, I did a speaker test on my PC and cliked FR and FL worked but none others. When i do a speaker test on the actual Amplifier, all speakers work, so i was wondering if i need a piece of software or if someone could tell me how to properly set it up on the PC that would be great, I was also thinking about a soundcard and using the optical out instead of coaxial. Would this be ok? 5.1 Surround Sound Card SC-5250 (514DX 5.1 Sound Expert Optical) Thanks Slags [/img]

[24thfret]

I dunno mate...

[VoLaTiLe]

just fuck about with it loads, you may have to download new drivers or whatever and you can probably get those from the company website which makes you sound card. My sound card is fucked up and isnt recognised by my pc, i have 7.1 surround but only 2 speakers work haha. i hope you have better luck.

[24thfret]

Have you made sure that your onboard audio is disabled Vola?

[VoLaTiLe]

yeah ive done all that shit, its fuck tarded lol there must be something really simple im missing but tbh im just passed caring lol

[thundertiger]

Ni havnt disabled my onboard audo, How do u do tht? also, my digital output on my pc is but onto the motherboard, it isnt on a soundcard, i dont have a soundcard, thats why i was asking about the Trust one, coz i would use the optical output. instead of digital coaxial.

[24thfret]

You're using your onboard sound thunder? Well it's probably only 2.0? No point disabling it if you haven't got a sound card to use.

Find out how many speakers your onboard sound supports.

[thundertiger]

well heres some dxdiag info about me onboard sound...


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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: ***********************************
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5840 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 4/20/2005 19:00:56, 2317696 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX™ 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2™ Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura™ ZoomFX™: No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.



and i also have Multi channek sound manager...




Sound config



if u wanna see any more info just ask

[24thfret]

It supports 5.1 audio then, so no need to buy a soundcard.

Have you plugged it in?


Seriously though, I have no idea.

[bumeyes]

just a thought, have you changed the settings in control panel. check Sound, Speech and audio, then Change the speaker settings, advanced in speaker settings there sould be a drop down to select your speaker type.

[thundertiger]

Yup done that, its really weird though, when i play battlefield 2, i hear the game in 5.1, i hear things behind me, and when i watch aDVD, i hear it inb 5.1 surround, but when i do a speaker test, only the front right and front left work ???????? and when i play music, or a sound, or anything, its just in Fr and Fl, Weird things

[24thfret]

Well that's because music and sound is in stereo format, not 5.1.

CMSS-3D is a technology found in alot of Creative sound cards which allows you to upmix stereo content into 5.1 sound.

[thundertiger]

no no, whats weird is that if i play films in power dvd or media player, or real player, it is not on 5.1. but when i play them in WinDVD they are in 5.1 ??? if i play in those first 3 it is only in Fr and Fl speakers... edit: and when i do a proper speaker test (in the speakert manager) i click on center, no sound... Subwoofer, no sound. Front right SOUND !, Front Left SOUND !! Sorround right... No sound Surround left no sound played

So whats up ?

[wedge]

i think you must be deaf in one ear

[24thfret]

when i play battlefield 2, i hear the game in 5.1, i hear things behind me

You won't hear me coming up behind you with a knife out.

I don't know what the deal is with your AC97 audio but try doing this: Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Advanced speaker settings > select 5.1 surround sound from the drop down menu.

If it works in 5.1 for BF2 and DVDs I wouldn't worry, it's doing what it's supposed to.

Wedge

[Pez]

Yeah i agree with fret. DVD's and games are the only thing you want surround sound for anyway. Who gives a damn if you cant here all of windows noises bonging behind you?

[VoLaTiLe]

i have ac97 too and mines fucked, might be something to do with that...