ASrock z97 ext4 mb - no audio output

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   On brand new build, Windows 8.1 OS, I can't seem to produce any audio sound from my motherboard's digital optical output to my Logitech speaker system Z906.  I've installed the latest Realtek audio drivers from the ASrock downloads, but to no avail.  I know there's a certain setup in the audio settings that will remedy this, but for 2 days of searching for solutions, I just can't get it to produce sound.  

I'm using the DTS optical cable to connect the mboard to the sound system.  

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Carol in NC, USA

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Carol_M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2016 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carol_M Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: ASrock z97 ext4 mb - no audio output Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 12:14am
	On brand new build, Windows 8.1 OS, I can't seem to produce any audio sound from my motherboard's digital optical output to my Logitech speaker system Z906. I've installed the latest Realtek audio drivers from the ASrock downloads, but to no avail. I know there's a certain setup in the audio settings that will remedy this, but for 2 days of searching for solutions, I just can't get it to produce sound. I'm using the DTS optical cable to connect the mboard to the sound system. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Carol in NC, USA

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Online Points: 26933	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 12:22am
	If you right click on the Speaker Icon in the system tray, not the realtek one the windows one and select playback devices is the optical out listed and set to default?


Carol_M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2016 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Carol_M Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2016 at 6:56am
	Thanks. I had the input on the Logitech control device set to stereo vs Optical. After a little tinkering with the settings, all is good. Carol