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Windows only allowing 2 channels to RCA2906 Receiver
I know there are several similar problems about not getting 5.1 sound out of a computer, but none seemed to help me figure out my problem. I have an ASUS Desktop PC CM6850 with an nVidia GeForce GT 530 graphics card. I have the computer connected to my RCA 2906 5.1 surround sound receiver input via HDMI cable, and the receiver HDMI out connected to my LCD TV. In my playback devices, I am only seeing my TV (even though it's not directly connected), which only has the option of configuring the sound to 2 channels. I've tried installing drivers from nVidia, rebooting, plugging into different HDMI inputs on the receiver, and and flipping through the surround settings on my receiver.
For the life of me, I can't get my computer to recognize the fact that the receiver is connected to it, and not a tv with stereo speakers. I've tried contacting RCA, but they haven't responded yet. I don't know if it's my computer or the receiver, but I've gotten 5.1 sound through the receiver from a different source, so I know it's not the speakers. If anyone knows why this is happening, that would be great. I would hate to think I've wasted my money on something that should have easily worked.