Windows 10: How to connect the PC to home threater for 5.1 through spdif out digital optical?

that, my pc does not have this input, what adapter should I buy to connect it? (The DVD only has digital optical input or AV , it does not have HDMI)

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5.1 channel over SPDIF / optical not working since update(?)

Hi,

I understand that 5.1 channel over SPDIF/Optical not working after update.

I suggest you to try the following methods and check:

Method 1: Update your audio driver

• 1. Select the Start button and type
     device manager in the search box, then select it from the list of results.
     
  2. Select the arrow next to Sound, video and game controllers to expand it.
     
  3. Right-click (or press and hold) your sound card, then select
     Properties.
     
  4. Select the Driver
     tab, and then select Update Driver.
     
  5. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, look for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.
     

Method 2: Fix sound problems.

Suggest you to refer the article Fix sound problems
in Windows 10.

Thanks,

Suman.B

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

No sound from SPDIF

Motherboard GA-890GPA-UD3H has a "SPDIF OUT". Whatever. What matters is that it is a digital output, so i connected it with a digital optical cable into the Logitech Z-5500 digital optical input and there is no sound...

Feeling quite stupid, what did i miss?

Does not the SPDIF OUT recognize an optical connection between the mobo and speakers? Perhaps the SPDIF OUT only works with coaxial cables?

 

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.

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

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

• 
  Then right click on it.
  
• 
  Go to properties.
  
• 
  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.