Digital Audio

[Guest]

I have just installed upgraded speakers (Boston Digital BA735). Now I have to
set the audio to do digtal sound (something to do with AC97)....how do I do
this?

 

[Guest]

I have just installed upgraded speakers (Boston Digital BA735). Now I have to
set the audio to do digtal sound (something to do with AC97)....how do I do
this?

Your sound card must support Digital sound. Open Sounds and audio devices
from control panel - Volume tab - advanced. On the left panel - bottom you
should get an advanced button. On the bottom of that should be a radio box to
select for digital output only.
If you don't see that then check to make sure your card supports it . I have
the BA-735 with a soundblaster live! 5.1 sound card and it is supported.
Soundblaster also has software that will allow the selection of Digital sound.

Also these speakers may be connected as analog speakers.

 

[Guest]

I'm having exactly the same issue. I just purchased a Dell Inspiron 1501
notebook that came with Vista home edition. I wanted to hook up my BA735
speakers, but it appears my sound card (SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC)
isn't configured for digital speakers. Built-in speakers on the notebook work
fine, as do headphones. Just not the digital speakers.

There has to be some way to set my soundcard for digital output, but I can't
find it. Johnny's suggestion below didn't work. Any ideas?