Xonar DS - can only get audio through High Definition Audio Device

papill0n

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Hello all,
After reformatting my PC, I can't get my Xonar DS to work.
I have my Logitech Z-5500 connected via Optical cable to my Asus Xonar DS.
I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit). I have my PC connected via HDMI to an LG TV.

Here is what I have tried so far:
- disabling and uninstalling the High Definition Audio Device drivers
- disabled Windows Automatic driver update
- installing the Xonar DS (windows 7) latest drivers from the Asus website (http://www.asus.com/Sound_Cards_and_DigitaltoAnalog_Converters/Xonar_DS/#support)
-I have checked Device Manger and set 'Speakers - Asus Xonar DS Audio Device' as the default device.
- ensured PCM is selected only, with and without SPDIF Out selected

When I do this, the sound bars on the Xonar DS Audio Centre indicate there is sound, but nothing is playing.

When I try to test it using the sound panel, there is no sound.

The only way I can get sound to work is using the 'LG TV 2-High Definition Audio Device' - it circumvents the Xonar DS Audio Center completely.

I was wondering if anyone could help me out, I've tried everything to no avail.
 

papill0n

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Mar 9, 2014
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Well, what do you know...turns out the optical out was set to the freebies HD box, so was able to receive audio through HDMI from the graphics card via another HDMI to the freeview box via the other toslink. Problem solved