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The thread discusses issues with configuring 5.1 digital audio output on an Acer 6920G laptop running Windows 8, with the original poster unable to set up a surround sound system despite using various Realtek drivers. After several attempts, including testing different drivers and configurations, the user reports that 5.1 sound finally works during a Blu-ray playback, though the cause of the initial problem remains unclear. Later contributions suggest using older Vista drivers in compatibility mode; overall, the conversation reflects troubleshooting efforts to achieve proper 5.1 audio output, with a positive outcome once the setup is successful.
JezPX73

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Hi,

I have already done a search on this forum to see if anyone has been having a similar problem and many do, but so far no suggestions have helped me......

My problem is I have an Acer 6920G laptop running Windows 8 (and 7 on another drive) and no matter which Realtek audio drivers I use, I cannot get 5.1 digital output sound to my Creative Inspire 5.1 system. I have the correct optical cable (which worked fine on Windows 7) and I am currently using Realtek v2.70 HD Audio drivers. When I select the digital output, I can only select properties and not configuration (which is greyed out) and therefore this is no option to setup a 5.1 speaker configuration.

If I use the internal speakers built-in to the laptop (for 5.1 sound) I have no problems, but not with the external speakers.

Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated.

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Jez
 

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Way back I started having problems, on new installations, with Realtek. Now I stick to the robust Vista R263 drivers, and install it in compatibility mode. - Works every time.
 

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davehc said:
Way back I started having problems, on new installations, with Realtek. Now I stick to the robust Vista R263 drivers, and install it in compatibility mode. - Works every time.
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Thanks for the reply. I have tried the drivers you suggested and although they install fine, I still do not have any options for configuring a 5.1 speaker setup as configure is still greyed out. I have taken a few screen captures from my laptop.

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Not sure what else I can do?????

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Just downloaded a 5.1 WMA sound test and that worked fine through all speakers even though they are not configured for 5.1 which is strange buy hey it works :)

I`m now going to try a blu-ray film with 5.1 Dolby Sound and will see if that works as well. I will probably use VLC player to play that on my laptop. I`ll update later on this morning.

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Played the blu-ray and 5.1 sound is now working :) Not sure how it suddenly works, but I'll leave things as they are for now.
 

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Good policy! If it works , leave it alone.
 

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i installed latest driver for my new logitech z506 and when i do the test to the speakers its fine BUT when i listen to anything else,only my front right and left speakers work!can anyone please help me?
 

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You might get more help if you start a new thread with your problem. This one is very old.
 

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