Searching on Google brings up many hits on "soundmax integrated digital
audio". Try looking thru those.
http://www.brothersoft.com/soundmax-...io-299235.html
http://download.cnet.com/SoundMAX-In..._4-162005.html
and lots more from decent sites.
Dell might also have something.
HTH,
Twayne`
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My son has an issue with sound output on his PC. He had
a 5.1 surround sound system connected to his XP based
desktop which worked perfectly when playing CD/DVD based
music or music via a media player eg. WMP etc.
Disconnected system for some time having moved back
home prior to moving to new build home. Whilst at home
he upgraded to Windows 7. Having now moved, he's
reconnected 5.1 sound system but
only gets sound coming out of Left and Right Rear
speakers when playing music via CD/DVD or WMP etc..
He's confirmed that he has connected everything
correctly - I'd vouch for that as I'd labeled up all
connectors prior to packing away. He's checked via
windows 7 control panel sound icon and testing from here
he gets so sound coming out of all speakers. Only
difference in configuration seems to be O/S used. - now
windows 7 nee XP Any help appreciated.
If the audio driver for his sound card works to deliver
true 5.1 sound to all speakers it must be in the program
he is using to play the music. As he has changed
operating systems is he now using an upgraded program to
play the music and has he configured the program to use
surround sound? I would suspect the later as it may not
be set correctly.
I was about to respond with the same comment. Often there
will be another sound control panel than the Control
Panel's Sounds icon too. Even if it's an integrated sound
card, still look for Sound Card controls etc in the OS.
It does sound like a setting was missed if it worked on
another OS but not 7.
I'd also check on the mfg's web site for that computer
for info on the sound.
Is there another sound card installed? Could be
stepping on each other.
Basically, it does not sound like 5.1 is set but rater
4.0 or similar. Or even a wiring/plug problem at the
speakers since it's all been played with. Is there EVER
any sound from the center speaker?
More detail would help a lot.
HTH,
Twayne`