Recent content by mbouck

Not per se, there is a "Digital output only" checkbox and an "AC-3 decode" checkbox under advanced, settings. The help file indicates that unchecking "AC3" and checking "Digital only" will use an external decoder (which is what I want right?) but checking / unchecking them doesn't seem to make...

Thanks to all who have replied. The ATI web site had no useful information but the Rage3D forum had a tip that made things considerably better. First I selected "Pass through to audio device" then "CyberLink Audio Renderer (ATI)" in the DVD (version 8.0) player. Then I enabled SoundBlaster...

I was afraid of that. Did the Anandtech folks test the SPDIF in their review of the 9700 Pro? If so, I'd love to know what amp they used and if not, I wish they would - so I can get a professional opinion on this!

The worst part about this is that my wife has been telling me all along to rig up the entertainment system with typical A/V components because they don't require tech support to get working. I was GOING to be slick and prove her wrong - that a computer could be the center of the home theater...

I am continuing to have problems with my ATI All-in-Wonder 9700 Pro connecting via the SPDIF to my Yamaha HTR-5440's digital input. I recently replaced the cable between the video card and the receiver with a 2 meter long Monster digital interlink datalink 100. My last troubleshooting effort...