Why can't I hear sound when using the SP/DIF option for digital output?

If your computer has a preinstalled Sound Blaster Audigy ES sound card1, the Play Control settings must be changed to support digital sound. Follow these steps to change the settings:

1.From the Windows taskbar notification area, double-click on .

The Play Control dialog box appears.

2.Click Options, and then click Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button.

The Advanced Controls for Play Control dialog box appears.

3.In the Other Controls box, click to select the option, 1 Digital Output Only.

4.Click Close, and then close the Play Control dialog box.

1The Sound Blaster A udigy ES sound card is available with certain V A IO ® computers. See your online Specifications sheet for information about your computer's hardware configuration.

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