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    can't get 5.1 surround sound

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jedi007, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    My motherbaord has 4 jacks for front, rear, ctr/sub and side speakers. I installed the driver in vista but when I checked the balance it only had stereo and I can't hear anything other than stereo. Can anyone help me?

    C-MEDIA CM6501 LIKE AUDIO DEVICE

    Thanks
     
    Jedi007, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. sgip2000

    sgip2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Try setting your speaker option in the sound properties to 5.1.
     
    sgip2000, Jul 28, 2008
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