Hi guys
I found this thread searching for a solution to my "no surround" issue on my HTPC. (just switched back to Windows after a while on Linux, since i wanted Netflix surround and 1080p)
HTPC: Asus P8Z77-V LX motherboard, Windows 10 Pro
Source: Netflix App (confirmed 5.1 sound) using optical
For th last days i have been troubleshooting a driver issue related to the Z77 chipset and AHCI SSDs, so i have done around 15 clean installs.
The previous install, i had working 5.1 surround registering on my receiver (the front panel show active speakers)
This install does NOT have working 5.1 surround. I followed the exact same procedure as the first time (even playing the same movie on netflix)
Im suspecting windows update is the culprit in that since it may or may not have changed the drivers either in the previous instal or in this.
I can see both DTS and DD in the supported formats menu, and i can test both of them, and my receiver gets surround for the test. But i cant for the life of me figure out how to get Netflix to send 5.1 to the receiver.
Does the modded Realtek files work for my use, or do i need to start somewhere else?