Windows 10: Asus B350-F Audio Issues Windows 10 Pro 1909 "Speaker Fill" not there.

Hey all, I have been having problems with the audio drivers from Asus for my B350-F mobo. The additional software for Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar was not functioning properly. I went on Asus ROG forums and a genius recommended that I try the driver for the Z370-G GAMING as it has the same audio chip(ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A) so I blew out my computer, did a clean install of Windows 10 Pro Ver. 1909, installed the driver and it worked! I was able to launch and configure my settings in Sonic Studio 3 and Sonic Radar 3. I could not find the "Realtek Audio Console" that came with my B350-F driver, that's because now in the tray there is an icon for "Realtek HD Audio Manager" which works better than the "Realtek Audio Console" app.

I have a great audio setup I am very lucky that I worked in electronic stores a lot and got major discounts and dibs on clearance stuff. I have a BOSE Cinemate 15 which is a small (but incredibly powerful 12" bar) it has a "four-element speaker array" inside that produces massive sound and a massive subwoofer that is almost as big as a mid-tower computer case. I can shake the entire house if I turn it up past 60%. This setup works as my left-front, right-front, center, and subwoofer. I still have my Bose Companion 2 computer speakers set and using those as my left-rear and right-rear. So I have a 5.1 Speaker setup. Got the Cinemate 15 for less than 200$ and the Companion 2 set for 40$. It's a 700$ setup. They are my most cherished possessions.

I noticed that my rear speakers did not play system sounds (any Windows sounds), also tried and they do not work in Firefox and Chrome, neither will play rear audio. I have the Xbox Game Pass for PC, none of the games have rear sound. In the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" you select what speaker setup you want, Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1, or 7.1. I have it set to 5.1 and when I do the test that plays test sounds through each speaker FL, FR, Center, Subwoofer, RL, RR all the speakers work, when I do the 5.1 full test or click on each speaker individually they all sound the test audio. Media Monkey plays all of my mp3s and FLAC files in full 5.1, well I think the front audio is just playing through the rear speakers, I don't know if there are 5.1 music files.

I know there is normally a setting in Settings> System> Sound> Sound Control Panel> Device> Properties> Enhancements, which is called "Speaker Fill" As I remember this allows all audio that doesn't have native 5.1 to play the stereo sound to the rear speakers. This option is now completely missing. I've spoken to Asus and Microsoft for over a week with technical support and I have not received a solution. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this I'd be very grateful. I have my full system specs in my profile for the desktop. If you have any questions please ask. Thank you all for reading this, for your time, and experience.

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Asus B350-F Audio Issues Windows 10 Pro 1909 "Speaker Fill" not there.

Hey all, I have been having problems with the audio drivers from Asus for my B350-F mobo. The additional software for Sonic Studio and Sonic Radar was not functioning properly. I went on Asus ROG forums and a genius recommended that I try the driver for the Z370-G GAMING as it has the same audio chip(ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A) so I blew out my computer, did a clean install of Windows 10 Pro Ver. 1909, installed the driver and it worked! I was able to launch and configure my settings in Sonic Studio 3 and Sonic Radar 3. I could not find the "Realtek Audio Console" that came with my B350-F driver, that's because now in the tray there is an icon for "Realtek HD Audio Manager" which works better than the "Realtek Audio Console" app.

I have a great audio setup I am very lucky that I worked in electronic stores a lot and got major discounts and dibs on clearance stuff. I have a BOSE Cinemate 15 which is a small (but incredibly powerful 12" bar) it has a "four-element speaker array" inside that produces massive sound and a massive subwoofer that is almost as big as a mid-tower computer case. I can shake the entire house if I turn it up past 60%. This setup works as my left-front, right-front, center, and subwoofer. I still have my Bose Companion 2 computer speakers set and using those as my left-rear and right-rear. So I have a 5.1 Speaker setup. Got the Cinemate 15 for less than 200$ and the Companion 2 set for 40$. It's a 700$ setup. They are my most cherished possessions.

I noticed that my rear speakers did not play system sounds (any Windows sounds), also tried and they do not work in Firefox and Chrome, neither will play rear audio. I have the Xbox Game Pass for PC, none of the games have rear sound. In the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" you select what speaker setup you want, Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1, or 7.1. I have it set to 5.1 and when I do the test that plays test sounds through each speaker FL, FR, Center, Subwoofer, RL, RR all the speakers work, when I do the 5.1 full test or click on each speaker individually they all sound the test audio. Media Monkey plays all of my mp3s and FLAC files in full 5.1, well I think the front audio is just playing through the rear speakers, I don't know if there are 5.1 music files.

I know there is normally a setting in Settings> System> Sound> Sound Control Panel> Device> Properties> Enhancements, which is called "Speaker Fill" As I remember this allows all audio that doesn't have native 5.1 to play the stereo sound to the rear speakers. This option is now completely missing. I've spoken to Asus and Microsoft for over a week with technical support and I have not received a solution. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this I'd be very grateful. I have my full system specs in my profile for the desktop. If you have any questions please ask. Thank you all for reading this, for your time, and experience.

 

ASUS ROG STRIX B350-F Gaming Motherboard Sata Ports 3 and 6 Issue


Hi Rjnagy.

According to manual those are ports 5 and 6





Further it comments that these ports will be shared when a SATA / PCIe mode m.2 device is installed.





Interesting because when mine is running m2 PCIe those ports are disable. Of course mine is a different architecture.

Not sure if you made a lot of changes to BIOS. What I would suggest, if you know your BIOS settings, remove m2, then load defaults in BIOS, save and see if that wakes them up.

I believe you will have issues if you want your m2 installed as well. Is your m2 Sata or PCIe?

You could contact Asus and confirm with your specific m2 if those ports are disable.

Your manual

https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Motherboa...lpDesk_Manual/


Ken

 

Audio output issue - Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

• What is the make and model of the computer?
  

I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps listed in the articles listed below:

• Fix sound problems in Windows 10
  
• Windows 10 – Audio Troubleshooting Tips
  

If you’re facing sound issues on Envy 24 monitor speakers, you may try the steps listed in
HP Flat Panel Monitors - Troubleshooting Sound Problems with Monitor Speakers



If the issue persists, you may update the chipset drivers for your PC and check if it works.



Regards,