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  1. 19 Jul 2008 #1


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    Hi im new here and just wanted ask about a problem i've been having since i got my new laptop. I got an ASUS M50SV with integrated Realtek HD ALC888S audio and the problem is in the speaker configuration, it only shows stereo. i cannot change it because its grayed out. The laptop also has S/PDIF output but the Realtek HD Audio Manager doesnt recognize it.

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  2. 19 Jul 2008 #2


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    How did you get there?

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  3. 19 Jul 2008 #3


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    Re: Sound Output

    Get where? If you're talking about the screenshot, its the "Realtek HD Audio Manager". After you intall the sound card driver, it's in the bottom tray icons.

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  4. 21 Jul 2008 #4


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    Re: Sound Output

    I think your sound card has the problem.I guest.....I didn't encounter that kind of problem.hey you guys post your informative suggestions here.thanks..

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  5. 22 Jul 2008 #5


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    Re: Sound Output

    i tried an older Realtek HD Driver and no it gives me the option of "Stereo" or "Quadraphonic" under "Speaker Configuration". Still no 5.1
    The sound card is capable of 7.1

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    Re: Sound Output

    Hi, Bauss, and welcome to the forums.

    Try connecting something to the S/PDIF port *first* and then configuring the settings.

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  7. 22 Jul 2008 #7


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    Re: Sound Output

    I connected my Logitech Z680 5.1 System through S/PDIF but neither the laptop or the speakers recognize a connection.. i tried connecting it with the 3 cables (green,black,yellow) but the laptop sees one of the cables as a microphone input..

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    Re: Sound Output

    I meant are you able to change settings *after* connecting to the S/P DIF?

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    Re: Sound Output

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    I meant are you able to change settings *after* connecting to the S/P DIF?
    Doesn't look like it

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    Re: Sound Output

    click on the i icon to find out what it is seeing as your sound card, and verify that you have the same thing in Device Manager - also, you might want to make sure nothing is not installed correctly in Device Manager.

    Finally, is this using the latest driver from the RealTek website, or the original driver that came with the system? Did you upgrade to SP1? If so reinstall the driver - and if the RealTek driver from the RealTek website is not working get one from the Laptop manufacturer.

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