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2.0+ Audio/HDMI, Nope/SPDIF, Try Again/SOL?

post #1 of 7
Thread Starter 
Got a great deal on an HP m9060n PC. Was planning on using it for work but then got a free Alien Ware through work. I usually build my own and have never had a problem.

I decided to use it as an HTPC.

I can not, for the life of me get anything above 2.0 PCM audio out of this thing.

HDMI - No
SPDIF - No

It is driving me insane.

I have been working on computers for over 15 years and I have never used a product as worthless as Vista.

I would return this (insert word here) thing but I did something stupid. I installed some work applications and copied some work files. That means to get ride of the computer I have to physically take the hard drive to our hard drive shredder and watch it being shredded. I really don't think the computer store will take it back with out a hard drive.

Any help would be great.
post #2 of 7
YEah, I'm in the same boat. HELP, ANYBODY!!!
post #3 of 7
Thread Starter 
Any One?
post #4 of 7
Give us some more info and you can get some help, what Alien Ware PC would be a great start and some specs.
post #5 of 7
does alienware customer service have an answer???
post #6 of 7
What program are you using to playback the files that are only outputing 2.0?

I had a similar problem when using an OEM version of PowerDVD. Come to find out that that version of the program was limited to 2.0 output and not 5.1.

Don't know if that helps but it may be something to look at.
post #7 of 7
Upgrade the audio card to one that has an optical connection. You can pick one up at new egg or go to Best Buy and they have them. You will look to spend between $50 and $200 for a good one. These will also come with drivers allowing for 5.1 to 7.1 playback.
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