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    Got no sound when output set to hdmi?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Nickness, Apr 5, 2010.

  1. Nickness

    Nickness Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have never been having any problems running both tv and sound through hdmi..

    Since i reinstalled the audio drivers it just dont work no more..



    I can still choose hdmi as standard for output, but no sound is comming?

    I tryed looking up an similar thread, but could'nt find any who worked for me?

    Anyone know what to do as this is pretty irritating?

    -Nickness
     
    Nickness, Apr 5, 2010
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  2. Psychotic deformity

    Psychotic deformity Notebook Consultant

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    have you tried chosing hdmi as default device?

    it's in control panel>sound as shown here

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    Psychotic deformity, Apr 5, 2010
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  3. Nickness

    Nickness Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats what usually works for me, but when i do it now theres sudently no sound?
     
    Nickness, Apr 5, 2010
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  4. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a different model but... here are some questions...
    1. Have you recently installed a new driver? If so, it may have issues. Try reverting back to an older driver.
    2. Have you experienced any recent windows crashes or blue screens? Maybe windows needs to be repaired at startup.
    3. Have you tried a different hdmi cable or (lcd/tv)? Cables and inputs do go bad so I would eliminate all variables (cables, lcd, tv, etc..).

    I hope it works out for you.

    Best wishes,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Apr 5, 2010
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  5. isamura

    isamura Notebook Guru

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    I find this happens when I leave my laptop plugged in to the TV via HDMI on bootup. The solution I've found, is to unplug the cable before bootup, then plug it back in after you've logged in.
     
    isamura, Apr 5, 2010
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