
When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible. Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you downloaded the driver About Sound Card Driver: Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver Softwareģ. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel)Ģ. In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. It is not needed and is conflicting with the mother bd sound driver.The package provides the installation files for NVIDIA High Definition Audio Driver version 1.3.34.3. What resolved the issue was to go to control panel and un install just the nvidia 3d audio driver from programs add remove section.

Hi david I had very similar problem with the same mother bd. My stereo receiver is old enough I think I'll have to upgrade it if I look to bypass the HDMI audio issue. I'm sure the problem is the Nvidia HD audio driver/HDMI issue, but I'm plain stumped on how to fix it at this point. Using headphones (the Realtek drivers) results in perfect audio performance with zero issues. Also installed are Realtek audio drivers for the motherboard, which are not currently in use. My sound is delivered to a Samsung plasma TV by way of HDMI, and it appears to use the Nvidia High Definition Audio driver. Reboot restores sound, as does simply leaving the computer alone for an extended period (much to my surprise). This combines with a framerate drop as well, finally culminating with a loss of all sound, but the framerates appear to then pick up again.Īll the Nvidia card problems with audio through HDMI I've managed to read so far, have all basically been about having no sound at all, not having it fail. Shortly after I start playing something that is more intensive, like Mechwarrior Online, World of Tanks, Dirt 3, I start to get a crackling static sound and distortion that builds in intensity. Sound is fine in games that aren't overly graphic intensive, no problems with watching media or browsing. Windows 7 Ultimate (圆4) Service Pack 1 (build 7601)ĪSUSTeK Computer INC.

I've read many similar posts, but nothing that actually quite matches what I'm experiencing. In need of some aid here, I'm hitting a wall.
