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    How do you activate the S/PDIF Audio output on Win XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Lil Mayz, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    I have a 4.1 surround speaker system, and I'm trying to hook it up using an S/PDIF Optical audio interface. In Windows, I remember in Advanced Volume Controls, there use to be a "S/PDIF Output" box in advanced volume controls. Now all I've got in XP is Treble and Bass controls?

    Does anyone have any ideas how to activate S/PDIF?

    I've tried googling and searching NBR, but I couldn't find any answers.

    Sound Card: Intel 82801CA/CAM Audio Controller.
    Speakers: Altec Lansing ADA885 (4.1).
     
    Lil Mayz, Jan 30, 2008
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  2. mawk

    mawk Notebook Guru

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    I'm also running Win XP. On my volume tab (control panel/Sounds and Audio Devices Properties) I have "speaker settings" with an advanced button. There I find "speaker setup" with about a dozen choices including several multi-channel options.

    Maybe that's what you're looking for.
     
    mawk, Jan 30, 2008
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