Setting onboard soundcard to 6 channel

Hi All,
I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is an
MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.

The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
24-bit).

It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way to
set it.
The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell or
something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no BIOS
settings or anything that can be set.

As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it to
6 channel.

Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave me
the brush-off.

Cheers & thanks,
Brendan.

David
Mon Jun 27 22:40:31 CDT 2005

"Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in:

> Hi All,
> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard
> is an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>
> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative
> Live 24-bit).
>
> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a
> way to set it.
> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>
> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set
> it to 6 channel.
>
> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave
> me the brush-off.

Sorry, I can't answer your question except to ask if you've contacted
Creative? They may have released a later driver that might get things
working.



--
David R. Norton MVP
<d_r_norton@yahoo.com>

Brendan
Mon Jun 27 22:57:21 CDT 2005

Yeah, I've downloaded the 64-bit driver - but there wasn't an option to
change the number of channels used.

But yes, I will contact them and see if they have anything.

Thanks for the reply.
Cheers.


"David R. Norton MVP" <d_r_nortonNO@SPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9682D2523BBA1drnortonyahoocom@127.0.0.1...
> "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard
>> is an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>>
>> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative
>> Live 24-bit).
>>
>> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a
>> way to set it.
>> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
>> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
>> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>>
>> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set
>> it to 6 channel.
>>
>> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave
>> me the brush-off.
>
> Sorry, I can't answer your question except to ask if you've contacted
> Creative? They may have released a later driver that might get things
> working.
>
>
>
> --
> David R. Norton MVP
> <d_r_norton@yahoo.com>

David
Mon Jun 27 23:18:30 CDT 2005

"Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in:

> Yeah, I've downloaded the 64-bit driver - but there wasn't an option to
> change the number of channels used.
>
> But yes, I will contact them and see if they have anything.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help but that all I can think of. I haven't that
sound card and.... I'm a guy who almost always runs my computer with the
sound disabled.

I hope if Creative isn't helpful that someone else here can offer more
assistance.

Good luck!

--
David R. Norton MVP
<d_r_norton@yahoo.com>

Steve
Tue Jun 28 00:17:35 CDT 2005

"Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hi All,
> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is
> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>
> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
> 24-bit).
>
> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way
> to set it.
> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>
> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it
> to 6 channel.
>
> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave me
> the brush-off.
>
> Cheers & thanks,
> Brendan.


You may be able to set up the speakers from the "Sounds and Audio Devices"
applet in the control panel. Look under Speaker Settings/Advanced at the
bottom of the Volume tab.

I have a different motherboard but I show fourteen speaker set-up choices
from "No Speakers" to "7.1 Wide Configuration".

Steve Midgley

James
Tue Jun 28 00:16:53 CDT 2005

I dunno if this is what you need, but:
Control Panel
Sounds and Audio Devices
Speaker settings - Advanced...
Speaker setup: 5.1 surround sound speakers (or whatever you have)

"Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hi All,
> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is
> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>
> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
> 24-bit).
>
> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way
> to set it.
> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>
> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it
> to 6 channel.
>
> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave me
> the brush-off.
>
> Cheers & thanks,
> Brendan.
>

Brendan
Tue Jun 28 00:26:25 CDT 2005

Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that is
required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.

Thanks anyway.
Cheers.

"James Park" <jpark37DONoT@SpaMMEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e1zBhC6eFHA.412@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>I dunno if this is what you need, but:
> Control Panel
> Sounds and Audio Devices
> Speaker settings - Advanced...
> Speaker setup: 5.1 surround sound speakers (or whatever you have)
>
> "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
> news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi All,
>> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is
>> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>>
>> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
>> 24-bit).
>>
>> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way
>> to set it.
>> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
>> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
>> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>>
>> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it
>> to 6 channel.
>>
>> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave
>> me the brush-off.
>>
>> Cheers & thanks,
>> Brendan.
>>
>
>

Brendan
Tue Jun 28 00:29:07 CDT 2005

Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that is
required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.

To plug the card into the speakers (can;t remember the model, but its a
creative inspire something or other, that has a box with volume control and
the like, and the speakers plug into the box).

The optical output is plugged in, as are the cables for rear, center and
sub-woofer. However, some of the outputs of the card are not sending out
anything at all (hence why I think there is some type of "switch").

Thanks anyway.
Cheers.

"Steve Midgley" <smidgley@com.net> wrote in message
news:UeudnUeAn8XyQF3fRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
> news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Hi All,
>> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is
>> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>>
>> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
>> 24-bit).
>>
>> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way
>> to set it.
>> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
>> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
>> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>>
>> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it
>> to 6 channel.
>>
>> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave
>> me the brush-off.
>>
>> Cheers & thanks,
>> Brendan.
>
>
> You may be able to set up the speakers from the "Sounds and Audio Devices"
> applet in the control panel. Look under Speaker Settings/Advanced at the
> bottom of the Volume tab.
>
> I have a different motherboard but I show fourteen speaker set-up choices
> from "No Speakers" to "7.1 Wide Configuration".
>
> Steve Midgley
>

Steve
Tue Jun 28 00:44:15 CDT 2005

"Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
news:uUOwPJ6eFHA.612@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that
> is required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.
>
> To plug the card into the speakers (can;t remember the model, but its a
> creative inspire something or other, that has a box with volume control
> and the like, and the speakers plug into the box).
>
> The optical output is plugged in, as are the cables for rear, center and
> sub-woofer. However, some of the outputs of the card are not sending out
> anything at all (hence why I think there is some type of "switch").
>
> Thanks anyway.
> Cheers.

Try opening the volume control on the task bar. Make sure that "Advanced
Controls" is checked under options. Click advanced at the bottom of Master
Volume. Do you have a couple of boxes under "Other Controls" that will route
sound out through the Line In and Microphone?

Steve Midgley

Brendan
Tue Jun 28 00:55:14 CDT 2005

Will check that out tonight when I get the chance.

I'm pretty sure I checked out the "Advanced Cntrols", but nothing jumped out
at me.

Thanks.
Brendan.

"Steve Midgley" <smidgley@com.net> wrote in message
news:KpOdnf8q6JQyfl3fRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
> news:uUOwPJ6eFHA.612@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that
>> is required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.
>>
>> To plug the card into the speakers (can;t remember the model, but its a
>> creative inspire something or other, that has a box with volume control
>> and the like, and the speakers plug into the box).
>>
>> The optical output is plugged in, as are the cables for rear, center and
>> sub-woofer. However, some of the outputs of the card are not sending out
>> anything at all (hence why I think there is some type of "switch").
>>
>> Thanks anyway.
>> Cheers.
>
> Try opening the volume control on the task bar. Make sure that "Advanced
> Controls" is checked under options. Click advanced at the bottom of Master
> Volume. Do you have a couple of boxes under "Other Controls" that will
> route sound out through the Line In and Microphone?
>
> Steve Midgley
>

Carlos
Thu Jun 30 20:13:02 CDT 2005

Brendan:
You'll need this additional download "Creative Basic Audio Suite for
Creative Sound Blaster audio devices" from Creative Web site.
You'll find there all the tools needed to activate your "magic" switch.
I've done it so and it works.
Carlos

"Brendan Green" wrote:

> Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that is
> required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.
>
> Thanks anyway.
> Cheers.
>
> "James Park" <jpark37DONoT@SpaMMEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:e1zBhC6eFHA.412@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >I dunno if this is what you need, but:
> > Control Panel
> > Sounds and Audio Devices
> > Speaker settings - Advanced...
> > Speaker setup: 5.1 surround sound speakers (or whatever you have)
> >
> > "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> Hi All,
> >> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard is
> >> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
> >>
> >> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative Live
> >> 24-bit).
> >>
> >> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a way
> >> to set it.
> >> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board (DigiCell
> >> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are no
> >> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
> >>
> >> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set it
> >> to 6 channel.
> >>
> >> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically gave
> >> me the brush-off.
> >>
> >> Cheers & thanks,
> >> Brendan.
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>

Brendan
Thu Jun 30 21:40:34 CDT 2005

Would you mind explaining where in that software the "switch" is?

I downloaded and installed the software last night, but the center speaking
is still not working (the front-left/right and rear-left/right are at the
moment)...

Thanks,
Brendan.

"Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BBEC713F-170E-47D7-80D5-51F7EC3AD45E@microsoft.com...
> Brendan:
> You'll need this additional download "Creative Basic Audio Suite for
> Creative Sound Blaster audio devices" from Creative Web site.
> You'll find there all the tools needed to activate your "magic" switch.
> I've done it so and it works.
> Carlos
>
> "Brendan Green" wrote:
>
>> Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that
>> is
>> required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.
>>
>> Thanks anyway.
>> Cheers.
>>
>> "James Park" <jpark37DONoT@SpaMMEhotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:e1zBhC6eFHA.412@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> >I dunno if this is what you need, but:
>> > Control Panel
>> > Sounds and Audio Devices
>> > Speaker settings - Advanced...
>> > Speaker setup: 5.1 surround sound speakers (or whatever you have)
>> >
>> > "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
>> > news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> >> Hi All,
>> >> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard
>> >> is
>> >> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
>> >>
>> >> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative
>> >> Live
>> >> 24-bit).
>> >>
>> >> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a
>> >> way
>> >> to set it.
>> >> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board
>> >> (DigiCell
>> >> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are
>> >> no
>> >> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
>> >>
>> >> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set
>> >> it
>> >> to 6 channel.
>> >>
>> >> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically
>> >> gave
>> >> me the brush-off.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers & thanks,
>> >> Brendan.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Carlos
Fri Jul 01 06:46:04 CDT 2005

Brendan:
There is no actual "switch" in the program.
I presume you must have set the speaker configuration to 5.1 (or 7.1) and
are running the test included in the Creative Program.
I think that the problem now lies in the actual front speaker connection.
Front speaker (and subwoofer) plug must be connected to a socket labeled "3".
This output is also used as SPDIF.
If you have chosen to use this output as SPDIF, then you'll have no center
channel output there.
Carlos

"Brendan Green" wrote:

> Would you mind explaining where in that software the "switch" is?
>
> I downloaded and installed the software last night, but the center speaking
> is still not working (the front-left/right and rear-left/right are at the
> moment)...
>
> Thanks,
> Brendan.
>
> "Carlos" <Carlos@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BBEC713F-170E-47D7-80D5-51F7EC3AD45E@microsoft.com...
> > Brendan:
> > You'll need this additional download "Creative Basic Audio Suite for
> > Creative Sound Blaster audio devices" from Creative Web site.
> > You'll find there all the tools needed to activate your "magic" switch.
> > I've done it so and it works.
> > Carlos
> >
> > "Brendan Green" wrote:
> >
> >> Yeah, I've done that. It seems that there is some sort of "switch" that
> >> is
> >> required to tell the card to output in 6 channels.
> >>
> >> Thanks anyway.
> >> Cheers.
> >>
> >> "James Park" <jpark37DONoT@SpaMMEhotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:e1zBhC6eFHA.412@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> >I dunno if this is what you need, but:
> >> > Control Panel
> >> > Sounds and Audio Devices
> >> > Speaker settings - Advanced...
> >> > Speaker setup: 5.1 surround sound speakers (or whatever you have)
> >> >
> >> > "Brendan Green" <bgreen@simtap.com.au> wrote in message
> >> > news:u8owHB5eFHA.3712@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Hi All,
> >> >> I'm running Windows XP x64 quite nicely on my system. The motherboard
> >> >> is
> >> >> an MSI K8N SLI Platinum edition.
> >> >>
> >> >> The only problem I am having is with the onboard soundcard (Creative
> >> >> Live
> >> >> 24-bit).
> >> >>
> >> >> It does support all the way up to 8 channel sound, but I can't find a
> >> >> way
> >> >> to set it.
> >> >> The issue seems to be that the supplied software for the board
> >> >> (DigiCell
> >> >> or something like that) won't run correctly on XP x64, and there are
> >> >> no
> >> >> BIOS settings or anything that can be set.
> >> >>
> >> >> As such, I'm stuck with only 2 channel sound, and I really want to set
> >> >> it
> >> >> to 6 channel.
> >> >>
> >> >> Anyone know of a work-around? I contacted MSI, and they basically
> >> >> gave
> >> >> me the brush-off.
> >> >>
> >> >> Cheers & thanks,
> >> >> Brendan.
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>