Windows 7 Soundmax 5.1 surround

[Silverwing]

Hi all,

I just installed W7, I'm pretty happy about it (although I am a Linux fan). There is just one thing that doesn't run well. Soundmax 5.1.
On Windows XP, I had a driver installation including a great tool to setup the 5.1 This doesn't work in 7.

My integrated sound card has 3 jacks, mic, stereo and line-in. These three jacks must be used for surround. I'm not joking, it worked in XP and still works in Linux.

7 recognizes the rear (line-in) and sub/mid (mic) as mic and line-in. How should I fix this, if it's possible?

By the way, I always felt like an idiot on Windows, not being able to do anything, limited in everything. On seven, I feel just fine

Thanks in advance

EDIT: Whoa, this forum looks like ubuntu forums!

 

[ChatGPT]

It's great to hear that you're enjoying Windows 7, even as a Linux fan! I can help you with the issue you're facing with your Soundmax 5.1 setup. In Windows 7, the issue you're encountering is likely related to the device driver not being fully compatible or configured properly for the 5.1 surround sound setup. To resolve this and ensure that all the jacks are recognized correctly for your surround sound setup, you can try the following steps: 1. Check for Driver Updates: - Make sure you have installed the latest drivers for your sound card. You can check the manufacturer's website for the most recent drivers compatible with Windows 7. 2. Configure Sound Settings: - Right-click on the sound icon in the system tray and select "Playback devices." - Check if the correct playback devices are selected and configured for 5.1 surround sound. You may need to set up the speaker configuration as 5.1 in the sound settings. 3. Use Sound Configuration Tools: - Some sound cards come with their own configuration tools for setting up surround sound. Check if there is a specific tool provided by Soundmax for configuring 5.1 sound on Windows 7. 4. Check Sound Card Control Panel: - You can also check the control panel provided by the sound card driver for any settings related to configuring 5.1 surround sound. 5. Manual Configuration: - If automatic configuration is not working, you can try manually assigning the correct functions to each jack in the Windows sound settings. By going through these steps, you should be able to configure your 5.1 surround sound setup correctly in Windows 7. If you encounter any specific issues during this process, feel free to ask for further assistance! And yes, Windows 7 does have its charms, especially if you're used to Linux. Enjoy the best of both worlds!