[SOLVED] No 5.1 speakers option on my Windows 10 64 bits ???

[gladiateur555]

Hello guys,

After many small problems with my old Windows 7 / Emby system, I have choose to jump to another solution. I decided to try Windows 10 and test Kodi.
I'm very happy with Kodi and I choose the Titan interface because it looks beautifull and this interface is very customisable.

The only problem untill now is that I can't setup a surround speaker system. In the audio menu I have only stereo speaker available. Previously,
on my Windows 7 32 bits, I have a 5.1 and 7.1 available option.

The sound come from my HDMI exit from my Radeon HD 6450 and go to my sony amplifier. I have try to install Windows 7 driver 64 bits, even old one,
nothing. Always stereo option available! :-(
I have check on Google and I haven't nothing really usefull.

Is the multichannel that go on the HDMI exit from my Radeon come from the onboard audio or the Radeon use is own audio setup ? I said that because the onboard audio
is detected with the stock driver of Windows 10. I know that Sigmatel had no driver for 64 bits Windows and I don't know if is that the problem.

If someone can help, I will really appreciate it !

glad

EDIT: the problem was the passtrough option activated on my amplifier. When I deactivate the passtrough option, the 5.1 option on Windows was available again.

[HTPC]

I have the same problem in W10:
- audio is recognized for the HDMI output from the Grafix card (in my case R7 200) ; this delivers the sound to TV or monitor.
- how to install the original sigmatel driver for W7/W10 driver 64 bits? (so i can use the optical or SPDIF output)

i also could need some help

[gladiateur555]

Hello,

I forgot to say that my problem was solve. In fact, the problem doesn't came from my VAIO system but from my amplifier (Sony STR-DA 5500ES).
For an unknow reason, a parameters change in the config menu from my amplifier and Windows can see that there are 5.1 speakers available.
Windows see only the 2 spekers from my TV, so it can't give the 5.1 option.

I think the problem came from the passtrough option from my amplifier but I'm note sure anymore. I hope it will help you!

glad555

[HTPC]

Thanks for reply; i understand what your problem was and how it was solved.

my problem is still: how to get W10 recognize / install the the sigmatel audio hardware and use the correct drivers

[IT Troll]

There is no 64-bit driver for the Sigmatel. So either you have to install a 32-bit O/S or install some other sound card.

[HTPC]

OK thanks for comment and advice

[HTPC]

Feb 13, 2016 15:34:30 GMT HTPC said:

I have the same problem in W10:
- audio is recognized for the HDMI output from the Grafix card (in my case R7 200) ; this delivers the sound to TV or monitor.
- how to install the original sigmatel driver for W7/W10 driver 64 bits? (so i can use the optical or SPDIF output)

i also could need some help

[IT Troll]

Feb 14, 2016 2:00:56 GMT IT Troll said:

There is no 64-bit driver for the Sigmatel. So either you have to install a 32-bit O/S or install some other sound card.