PC audio drivers?

obieone
obieone Posts: 5,077
edited May 2008 in Video Games
I built this gaming pc a couple of weeks ago, and although Realtek HD says it does DD, DTS, etc. I can't get more than 2 ch. out of my rcvr., via the optic cable.
I have a Creative Labs external audio converter,(via a USB port) but when I tried to make it the master device, it wouldn't work.

Couple of questions:1. Do I have to completely delete the realtek driver to get it to work?
2. Is there another on-board audio software I can use to replace the realtek?

I know I can get an audio card, but that seems redundant, with the ports already there?
Thanks

EDIT: I think my realtek program is HD, which I just discovered is 32 bit, vs. 24 bit from a few years ago, which is what my rcvr. may or may not recognize.
I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    Not sure this helps, but disable the onboard (Realtek) in the bios and then try the Creative as the master device.
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited May 2008
    We'll need to know your operating system(XP, Vista?)...
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited May 2008
    Whoops. Vista 64 OS, Gigabyte GA-MA78GMS2H mobo, AMD 64x2 6000 cpu,
    Nvidia GT8800, Seagate 500g HDD.
    When I attach the Creative labs adaptor, the pc downloaded the drivers, and showed it in the sound mgmt. menu, but when I made it the master, and disabled the Realtek, still no sound?
    Thanks again
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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