Windows 10: How can I get the enhancements tab from my SPDIF interface?

I am unable to locate the "enhancement" tab in my SPDIF interface properties. However, I have noticed that my Digital Audio S/PDIF has this tab available, which is perplexing. Despite attempting various troubleshooting methods, such as disabling and updating the Realtek driver, I have not been able to resolve the issue. It may be relevant to mention that I am currently using a Syba SD-DAC63116 Stereo Headphone Amplifier USB 2.0 DAC 24bit 96KHz.

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No playback devices except for "SPDIF Interface"

So I've been using Windows 10 for a while and I haven't had any issues so far. One day however without any reason my audio stopped playing and all I could see in my playback devices list was "SPDIF Interface" (whatever that is) not even my headphones.
Please help. I'm using HP Elitebook 8530w.

 

no enhancements tab on my speaker properties HP windows 10

Hi Manuelde,

Outdated audio driver is one of the usual caused why the enhancements tab is not appearing on the speakers properties. There are also audio drivers that don't have an enhancement tab.

To isolate the root cause of the issue, we need additional information:

• Which audio driver are you using?
• Were you able to use the enhancement tab before?
• Did you make any changes prior to the issue?

As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest uninstalling the driver using the steps below:

• Open Device Manager.
• Right-click (or tap and hold) the name of the device, and select
  Uninstall.
• Restart your PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

5.1 option missing from SPDIF output

You may need to review your soundcard but I don't think 5.1 is supported via SPDIF.

I would suggest you check the speaker system itself. BTW I wasn't aware you could get 5.1 from the SPDIF out line? Though I'm no longer using the board my Gigabyte Z170 Gaming GT board has pretty much the same soundcard as you and it doesn't list 5 channel for the SPDIF digital out line.

Anyway if you say you were getting 5.1, who am I to argue. Anyway check your speaker system. You might also check the sound settings under Control Panel > Sound > Playback tab. Right click the SPDIF device and hit properties. Click the Advanced tab, and under Default format dropdown box check that 5.1 is selected (if supported). Again, I didn't think 5.1 was supported via the SPDIF out on PC soundcards, but....

Let us know.