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    M17X R4 and Astro A40+Mixamp

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by israellesg, May 22, 2012.

  1. israellesg

    israellesg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello Everyone,

    I just received my new M17X R4, format it and install the drivers. Afterwards, when I connected the Mixamp to the S/PDIF connection through the optical cable+spdif adapter I can't hear anything. However using the minijack cables the Astro A40 alone works properly.

    Therefore, I assume that there is something wrong with the configuration, something needs to be done or I don't know.

    Can anyone help me with this please?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    israellesg, May 22, 2012
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    You probably need to set Windows to use the spdif port for sound. Go into the Sound options in Control Panel.
     
    widezu69, May 22, 2012
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    israellesg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't find it in options. Maybe is a problem with the drivers? Do I need to install any in particular for the spdif out?
     
    israellesg, May 23, 2012
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    israellesg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I manage to get it working but now I can't go back to the laptop speakers :(. Is there a way that automatically use mixamp when plugged in and if not, use the speakers by default?
     
    israellesg, May 23, 2012
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    israellesg, May 24, 2012
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