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    D900C help with sound please !!!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by cdsfjksadkf, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. cdsfjksadkf

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    Hi all,

    I'm typing this on my Clevo D900C ! (just recieved it today).

    I'm unable to activate 8 channel mode via the realtek manager. There's only the option for headphones, 2, 4 and 6 channels (5.1). Isn't the sound chip on the D900C supposed to be able to do 8 channels ?

    Thanks !
     
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    I confirm, the chip is theorically 7.1 capable. Realtek manager states it's the ALC883, yet it doesn't show a 8 channel mode...
    I don't get it...

    Any idea, anyone ?
     
    cdsfjksadkf, Jun 27, 2007
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    It should be in the RealTek Sound Manager.

    I have the older D900K with the option for 8CH.

    Look at attachment.
     

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    Here's what mine shows (see screenshot).

    I have Realtek HD audio manager version 5.10.0.5377 .
    Should I try updating/reinstalling the driver ?

    Thanks


    EDIT: I uninstalled the driver and installed the latest one (5.10.0.5433) and there is still no option for 8 channels.
     

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    Well I am not sure why your option does not show up... but should that make a difference?

    You realize that the 7.1 (8CH) is with analog speakers right?

    I have tested the 5.1 (6CH) with SPDIF out and it sound pretty good compared to doing it with analog speakers using 3 of the ports.

    If you want to use the 7.1 that bad, I would recommend to contact your vendor.
     
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    Since the 8 channel option does not show up, I guess I'm also limited to 6 channels for digital out too... unless for some reason setting windows in 7.1 mode would at least work for digital out.

    Oh well, I can't test that (digital) for now. I might contact the vendor for the analog part.

    I won't need that functionality for quite a time, and by then I might get something like this:
    http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/8pre/

    Thank you for your help
     
    cdsfjksadkf, Jun 28, 2007
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