My soundcard (Creative SB X-FI) has always output 5.1 to my old Sony amp - I connected it via dedicated inputs on the Sony.
I have recently bought a new Pioneer HTP-073 amp which has HDMI inputs for all devices and 1 HDMI output to the TV. I cannot connect the soundcard to the amp so that I get 5.1 output. I have tried HDMI from the graphics card but that only gives me the option of stereo within the PC settings. I have connected it via an optical cable but again I only get stereo.
Has anyone any suggestions for how to connect the soundcard to the amp? I've changed all PC settings so this is a hardware issue rather than a settings issue. Anyone know of a soundcard which has a dedicated HDMI output port?
I have recently bought a new Pioneer HTP-073 amp which has HDMI inputs for all devices and 1 HDMI output to the TV. I cannot connect the soundcard to the amp so that I get 5.1 output. I have tried HDMI from the graphics card but that only gives me the option of stereo within the PC settings. I have connected it via an optical cable but again I only get stereo.
Has anyone any suggestions for how to connect the soundcard to the amp? I've changed all PC settings so this is a hardware issue rather than a settings issue. Anyone know of a soundcard which has a dedicated HDMI output port?