Windows 10: 5.1 Surround Sound / Realtek HD Audio Manager Outputting 2.1

Hey Gents and Ladies!

I am new to the forums, brought here by a specific audio gremlin that has been plaguing my system for years. I have been viewing the Realtek Driver thread extensively, but have yet to find a resolution to my issue by updating with the builds recommended there.

#1 Goal: Play DTS Blu Ray movie files from my computer with voice audio, not just background sounds and music. (Related to 5.1 surround not working, I presume)

I am using a Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround system, with Green/Orange/Black plugs to my MSI Z77A-G45 Motherboard inputs. Currently, when I play music, sound comes from all 4 front/side speakers (mirrored), and I have sub bass, but no center channel audio at all. When I run a Windows speaker configruation test, only the front pair will output the test sound; I get NO response from either the side(rear) speakers, center speaker, or sub.

I have installed and un-installed Realtek HD Audio Manager several times, but have the exact same results in that program with my speaker tests. I have tried the MSI motherboard suggested audio drivers, as well as build 8560 from the recent forum posts relating to the Realtek HD audio drivers, without any change or success.

Current state is I have completely removed Realtek HD audio Manager, and am looking for a link to a ZIP of the latest functioning drivers for my motherboard. I have yet to encounter a version of this program which has the DTS Connect tab shown in some support forums; if anyone can direct me to this version of the software, that would be greatly appreciated! Otherwise, I would be open to any solution which enables my center channel speaker, and enable DTS/Blu-Ray voice audio playback through VLC.

Cheers!

:)

 

New computer with windows 10 and can't get 5.1 sound from the optical/spdf output of the realtek audio on my mother board

Hi mademehaveanid,

An incorrect audio setting or an outdated sound driver could be the reason why you were not able to output a 5.1 audio. Please perform the following suggestion that may able to fix the issue:

1. Download and install the latest sound card driver directly from the Realtek support site.

2. Check if 5.1 surround is selected in the default format under the Realtek HD audio Manger Digital Output tab.

3. Try disabling the Automatic Jack Sensing or Front Panel Jack Detection (Please refer to the motherboard's manual for the instructions).

4. Unplug and re plug optical cables.

5. Try a different optical cable.

Keep us posted.

 

5.1 surround sound issue in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for your response.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

If you’re connecting an optical cable the settings would be changed so try the following steps

Two options:

1. Use the optical S/PDIF output of your motherboard.

2. Use the HDMI output of your GPU. (This is what I'd recommend if you're using a HDMI display).

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Go to control panel.
  
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  Select sound.
  
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  Click on playback devices.
  

For option 1- connect the cable and set the 'Realtek digital output' as default device.

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  Then right click on it.
  
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  Go to properties.
  
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  At the rightmost tab select DTS or Dolby Digital or 5.1.
  

For option 2-connect the HDMI cable through the receiver and set the 'Nvidia HDMI Output' as your default device. Then click 'Configure' and select 5.1 and check if it helps.

If the issue persist then, I suggest you to connect the speakers directly and check in the realtek audio manager if he gets the 5.1 option or not using the SPDIF\output.

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Split audio output Realtek HD Audio

Hi Connor,

Not sure if you managed to solve this problem, but I seem to have stumbled on a solution.

The standard Realtek audio processors are able to split different applications to different outputs. I managed to succeed with Music from Google Chrome on my speakers, and CS:GO on my headphones by doing the following:

•Ensured both devices were plugged in and assigned their respective categories (speaker/Headphones out) in
Realtek Audio Manager

•Went to Control Panel -> Sound and ensured both devices were showing on the list

•Set "Speakers" as my default device

•Launched CS:GO and changed the Audio output to
"Headphones" in the game options.

I hope this helps anyone seeking a solution.