*M17xR3 & M18x* Internal Speakers not working after using Optical/external audio out

[FXi]

Any word on this problem? Since I haven't ordered, but would use the spdif from time to time, this would be an issue for me.

Thanks!

[krazor8]

i had my mobo replaced and bios updated and everything is running perfect

[Stelio]

Hey guys does any one's speakers become distorted at 70-80% on sounds? TV streamed off the net, youtube, some game sounds, and vent.

[krazor8]

not 4 me... sounds perfect, u made need ur speakers replaced

[DJFOX]

i didn't see this thread until after i used my spdif port and my speakers no longer work either... suuuuux seeing that my system is only a little over a month old

[FXi]

Sure hope they fixed this. I'll be testing it in that 21 day window, for sure. Have the full surround SPDIF receiver setup down in the cave

[DJFOX]

called support today they admitted there was a problem with this. They also said there is a new mobo that fixes the issue... It will be a day or two before an "engineer" calls me back with a solution

[eleven]

Update: I've been using the audio out for a couple of weeks now.
Internal speakers are still working but somehow I feel the speakers sound softer than my previous R2. I can't actually prove it so I'm shutting my trap on this one. Heh.

[Mr. Fox]

@scook9 - What was it you did to get things working properly after your M18x quit outputting sound to the integrated speakers? Did I understand correctly that you are using native Win7 drivers for your audio system? Please explain a bit more. Does the name still appear as IDT High Definition Audio Coded in Device Manager? Was any functionality lost?

[scook9]

You lose some of the DSP and equalizer settings but not much. I currently have my Z-5500s setup and working with the 6 channel input. Took some trial and error but got all 6 channels outputting correctly using the windows driver (I believe?). Not home right now so cannot confirm. Will next week.