ALC889a w/ DTS Connect - Driver "hack" to get bit perfect?

[Stereodude]

I just built a PC with a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS4 motherboard (under WinXP) that uses a ALC889A with DTS Connect. To my surprise I found that the sampling rate is locked to 48kHz, whereas it seems like the drivers for the ALC889A without DTS connect don't lock the sampling rate to 48kHz and allow it to be selected.

I have been poking around the Realtek driver package trying to figure out if it's possible to force the installation of the driver for non DTS connect version, but it isn't very straight forward since one driver package supports both versions.

I noticed in my registry that it has the DeviceID for the Realtek chip in my system as hdaudio\func_01&ven_10ec&dev_0885 I would expect that the ALC889A without DTS connect has a different Device ID. I'm hoping that once I know what it is the drivers can be modified to force install for the non DTS connect version.

Can someone with an ALC889A without DTS connect see what the device ID is? The easiest way to find that is to navigate to: \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\ select it and then search (CTRL+F) for "Realtek High Definition Audio" (less the quotes). A few lines under the "Driver Description" Key you should see a Key called, "MatchingDeviceId". You can double click it and then copy the value to the clipboard and then paste it in a reply.

Thanks!

[Stereodude]

*bump*

[carmat06]

I've got a gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R with the non dts connect ALC889a I couldn't find the device id in the registry like you said, but I found this under the device properties tab in windows - hope it helps.

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0885&SUBSYS_1458A002&REV_1001

Matt

[Stereodude]

Odd... You have the same Device ID with the non DTS Connect version.

Are you running XP or Vista?

[Stereodude]

Mine is:

HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0885&SUBSYS_1458A002&REV_1001\4 &2F116ED5&0&0201

Weird... It's the same as yours except for the very end, but yet I have a DTS connect version and you don't.

So the real question is how is the one a DTS connect version and the other isn't.

[Emig5m]

I've always assumed the chips to be the same hardware-wise and the difference was in the software. I actually would like to try the opposite, install the DTS connect part using a non-DTS connect enabled chip (again, I'm assuming all this is done in software)

[lorddraco]

Originally Posted by Emig5m

I've always assumed the chips to be the same hardware-wise and the difference was in the software. I actually would like to try the opposite, install the DTS connect part using a non-DTS connect enabled chip (again, I'm assuming all this is done in software)

Any update on this?

[najames]

I was looking for something else tonight and came across some information that might help in this matter. Looked interesting at least.

This lists Realtek HD chip information in a chart
http://www.realtek.com.tw/images/pro...tion_Guide.jpg

Below is partial information from Realtek's HD readme. I think the rest is from older versions, didn't read it all carefully. Different stuff for XP. Not that it also mentions needing a new Microsoft High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB888111. This is the link for it.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888111

Readme.txt
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. High Definition Audio System Software Ver:R1.91
Installation and Setup
Driver Installation/Removal Procedure For Realtek High Definition Audio Codec:
============================================================ =====================
<<< For Windows 2000/XP/Vista x86/x64 (WDM driver) >>>
---------------------------------------
Setup Driver at first time:
---------------------------------------
Step 1. Before installing the Realtek HD Audio Drivers, Press the
[Cancel] button if Windows detect the Multimedia Audio device.
Step 2. Insert the "Realtek HD Audio Drivers" CD into the CD-ROM
drive and run the setup.exe program to finish the installation.
Step 3. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to continue the procedure. If the Windows popup
"Digital Signature Not Found" message, press [Yes] to continue the
installation.
Step 4. Finally, select to restart the system and press [Finish] to complete
the installation.
The system will reload the drivers and do some adjustments in the INF
file if so required.
--------------------------
Update Driver:
--------------------------
Step 1. Follow Step 2,3,4 described in [Setup at first time] above to complete
the procedure.
--------------------------
Remove Driver:
--------------------------
Step 1. Go to Start\Settings\Control Panel.
Step 2. Select [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
Step 3. Select "Realtek HD Audio Drivers" and press [Change/Remove]
button.
Step 4. Click on [Next/OK/Go] to finish the uninstallation.
Step 5. At the end of the procedure, select to restart the system and press
[Finish] to complete the uninstallation.
<< Other Informations >>
--------------------
Silent Installation:
--------------------
Run "Setup.exe /s /f2<path\LogFile> /z[-rp<path\LogFile>]"
i.e. setup.exe /s /f2c:\mylog.log /z[-rpC:\RHDSetup.log]
--------------------
Silent Uninstallation:
--------------------
Run "Setup.exe /removeonly /s /f1<path\USetup.iss> /f2<path\LogFile> /z[-rp<path\LogFile>]"
i.e. setup.exe /removeonly /s /f1C:\AudioDriver\USetup.iss /f2c:\mylog.log /z[-rpC:\RHDSetup.log]
Note: 1. Please update Directx version to DirectX8.1 or above.
---------------------
Version Informations:
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Readme.txt
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If driver package include below drivers :
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 2000/XP :
RTKHDA64.sys : 5.10.0.5605
RTKHDAUD.sys : 5.10.0.5605
MicCal.exe : 1.1.1.8
RTHDCPL.exe : 2.2.0.2
RTLCPL.exe : 1.0.1.65
RtlUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
RtlUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
SoundMan.exe : 1.0.0.30
Alcmtr.exe : 1.6.0.2
AlcWzrd.exe : 1.1.0.36
RTSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.1.0
ALSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.0.10
RTCOMDLL.dll : 1.0.0.96
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
Vista driver : --------------------------------------------------------
Vista driver for x86
RTKVHDA.sys : 6.0.1.5605
AERTSrv.exe : 1.0.32.2
RtHDVCpl.exe : 1.0.0.172
RtkAudioService.exe : 1.0.0.11
RtkSmbus.exe : 1.0.0.1
RtlUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
RTSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.0.7
AERTACap.dll : 1.0.32.7
AERTARen.dll : 1.0.32.3
FMAPO.dll : 6.0.6000.16386
MaxxAudioAPO.dll : 1.2.2.0
MaxxAudioAPO20.dll : 2.0.12.0
MaxxAudioEQ.dll : 5.9.7.0
RTCOMDLL.dll : 2.0.0.96
RtkAPO.dll : 11.0.6000.63
RtkApoApi.dll : 1.0.0.4
RtkCoInst.dll : 1.0.2.0
RtkPgExt.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
SRSHP360.dll : 1.0.1.0
SRSTSHD.dll : 1.1.4.0
SRSTSXT.dll : 3.2.0.0
SRSWOW.dll : 1.1.3.0
WavesLib.dll : 5.9.7.0
Vista driver for x64
RTKVHD64.sys : 6.0.1.5605
AERTSr64.exe : 1.0.64.2
RAVCpl64.exe : 1.0.0.172
RtkAudioService.exe : 1.0.0.11
RtkSmbus.exe : 1.0.0.1
RtlUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
RTSnMg64.cpl : 1.0.0.7
AERTAC64.dll : 1.0.64.7
AERTAR64.dll : 1.0.64.3
FMAPO64.dll : 6.0.6000.16386
MaxxAudioAPO20.dll : 2.0.12.0
RCoInst64.dll : 1.0.2.0
RtCOM64.dll : 2.0.0.96
RTCOMDLL.dll : 2.0.0.96
RtkApi64.dll : 1.0.0.4
RtkAPO64.dll : 11.0.6000.63
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
RtPgEx64.dll : 6.0.6000.42
SRSHP64.dll : 1.0.1.0
SRSTSH64.dll : 1.1.4.0
SRSTSX64.dll : 3.2.0.0
SRSWOW64.dll : 1.1.3.0
HDMI Driver : ---------------------------------------------------------
Vista x64:
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Readme.txt
RtHDMIV.sys : 6.0.1.5602
RtkUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
RHDMIExt.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtkHDMI.dll : 11.0.6000.62
Vista x86:
RtHDMIVX.sys : 6.0.1.5602
RtkUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
RHDMEx64.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtkHDM64.dll : 11.0.6000.62
XP/2K x64:
RtHDMI.sys : 5.10.0.5602
RtkUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
XP/2K x86:
RtHDMIX.sys : 5.10.0.5602
RtkUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
Driver Setup Program : 2.58
--------
History:
--------
Driver Package R1.91
Realtek HD Audio Driver support all of Realtek HD Audio Codec in Vista/WinXP/Win2000/Win2003 .
1. Vista WHQL Supporting: ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663,
ALC260, ALC262,ALC267, ALC268, ALC269, ALC272
2. Windows 2000/XP WHQL Supporting: ALC880, ALC882, ALC883, ALC885, ALC888, ALC889, ALC861VC,
ALC861VD, ALC660, ALC662, ALC663, ALC260, ALC262, ALC267,ALC268, ALC269, ALC272
3. HDMI Device WHQL Support: ATI HDMI Devices
4. OS Supporting: Microsoft WindowsXP, Widnows2000, Vista x86/x64
5. Pack with Microsoft High Definition Audio UAAV1.0a(5013)
6. Add/Fix
1.) Driver :
1. Fix DTM 1.2 KS topology test fail issue.
2. Customizations.
Windows 2000/XP : -----------------------------------------------------
Windows 2000/XP :
RTKHDA64.sys : 5.10.0.5605
RTKHDAUD.sys : 5.10.0.5605
MicCal.exe : 1.1.1.8
RTHDCPL.exe : 2.2.0.2
RTLCPL.exe : 1.0.1.65
RtlUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
RtlUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
SoundMan.exe : 1.0.0.30
Alcmtr.exe : 1.6.0.2
AlcWzrd.exe : 1.1.0.36
RTSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.1.0
ALSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.0.10
RTCOMDLL.dll : 1.0.0.96
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
Vista driver : --------------------------------------------------------
Vista driver for x86
RTKVHDA.sys : 6.0.1.5605
AERTSrv.exe : 1.0.32.2
RtHDVCpl.exe : 1.0.0.172
RtkAudioService.exe : 1.0.0.11
RtkSmbus.exe : 1.0.0.1
RtlUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
RTSndMgr.cpl : 1.0.0.7
AERTACap.dll : 1.0.32.7
AERTARen.dll : 1.0.32.3
FMAPO.dll : 6.0.6000.16386
MaxxAudioAPO.dll : 1.2.2.0
MaxxAudioAPO20.dll : 2.0.12.0
MaxxAudioEQ.dll : 5.9.7.0
RTCOMDLL.dll : 2.0.0.96
RtkAPO.dll : 11.0.6000.63
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Readme.txt
RtkApoApi.dll : 1.0.0.4
RtkCoInst.dll : 1.0.2.0
RtkPgExt.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
SRSHP360.dll : 1.0.1.0
SRSTSHD.dll : 1.1.4.0
SRSTSXT.dll : 3.2.0.0
SRSWOW.dll : 1.1.3.0
WavesLib.dll : 5.9.7.0
Vista driver for x64
RTKVHD64.sys : 6.0.1.5605
AERTSr64.exe : 1.0.64.2
RAVCpl64.exe : 1.0.0.172
RtkAudioService.exe : 1.0.0.11
RtkSmbus.exe : 1.0.0.1
RtlUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
SkyTel.exe : 2.0.2.0
RTSnMg64.cpl : 1.0.0.7
AERTAC64.dll : 1.0.64.7
AERTAR64.dll : 1.0.64.3
FMAPO64.dll : 6.0.6000.16386
MaxxAudioAPO20.dll : 2.0.12.0
RCoInst64.dll : 1.0.2.0
RtCOM64.dll : 2.0.0.96
RTCOMDLL.dll : 2.0.0.96
RtkApi64.dll : 1.0.0.4
RtkAPO64.dll : 11.0.6000.63
RtlCPAPI.dll : 1.0.1.9
RtPgEx64.dll : 6.0.6000.42
SRSHP64.dll : 1.0.1.0
SRSTSH64.dll : 1.1.4.0
SRSTSX64.dll : 3.2.0.0
SRSWOW64.dll : 1.1.3.0
HDMI Driver : ---------------------------------------------------------
Vista x64:
RtHDMIV.sys : 6.0.1.5602
RtkUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
RHDMIExt.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtkHDMI.dll : 11.0.6000.62
Vista x86:
RtHDMIVX.sys : 6.0.1.5602
RtkUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
RHDMEx64.dll : 6.0.6000.42
RtkHDM64.dll : 11.0.6000.62
XP/2K x64:
RtHDMI.sys : 5.10.0.5602
RtkUpd.exe : 2.7.0.9
XP/2K x86:
RtHDMIX.sys : 5.10.0.5602
RtkUpd64.exe : 2.7.0.9
Driver Setup Program : 2.58
Windows 2000/XP Operate on :
Microsoft High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB888111
Package file version (kb888111.exe) : 6.1.22.0
Hdaudiobus.sys version : 5.10.00.5013
//=================

[GodDamage]

I stumbled upon this thread by a search engine. I like the idea that it's possible to do DTS Connect and DD Live with a onboard Realtek ALC888(m). Can someone who has the ALC888 with DTS Connect, tell me what his registervalues are?

[Stereodude]

Which registry values?

[cybrsage]

Can someone do a Cliff Notes version of this thread?

If I had a ALC889a without DTS Connect, can I "turn on" the DTS Connect? If so, how?

[Stereodude]

Originally Posted by cybrsage

Can someone do a Cliff Notes version of this thread?

If I had a ALC889a without DTS Connect, can I "turn on" the DTS Connect? If so, how?

There is nothing to cliff note. So far there is no evidence you can software manipulate the chips.