I switched my system over to the surround audio jacks built-in to my motherboard (4 stereo-to-rca cables going into my Yamaha stereo's 5-channel-input). In Linux, they were detected right away and work 100% correctly when I tested each of the 4 speakers and sub.
Rebooting in Windows 7, there is no sound.
The Playback Devices reads:
Speakers
2-High Definition Audio Device
Not Plugged In
It also shows two HDMI devices, one of which is enabled. I don't even have HDMI ports on my PC! But that happens in Linux too, and I just select the "Analog 5-channel" outputs and all is well.
Since everything works fine under Linux, I know there are no problems with the connections or hardware or stereo settings. I can get Windows to recognize the 2-channel speakers if I move the cables, but I'd like to get the surround sound working.
Any suggestions?
Rebooting in Windows 7, there is no sound.
The Playback Devices reads:
Speakers
2-High Definition Audio Device
Not Plugged In
It also shows two HDMI devices, one of which is enabled. I don't even have HDMI ports on my PC! But that happens in Linux too, and I just select the "Analog 5-channel" outputs and all is well.
Since everything works fine under Linux, I know there are no problems with the connections or hardware or stereo settings. I can get Windows to recognize the 2-channel speakers if I move the cables, but I'd like to get the surround sound working.
Any suggestions?