GA-P55-UD4P Rear Audio not working

[Goerge]

Joining because it looks like there is a lot of gigabyte support here. :)

Its been a very smooth setup. Everything booted first try, all the voltages and spd settings were auto-set correctly.

When i got windows loaded, the default driver seemed to be working alright, except my mic was not working. So i went to the gigabyte website and got the driver for the realtek audio and installed it.

The problem now is that while the mic is now working, the rear auto channels have stopped working. Uninstalling fixes the rear audio, and it breaks the mic. Re-installing fixes the mic, but breaks the rear. I'd like to have both, if possible :p

this is my first gigabyte board. I had an evga before this, while it had its issues, they have a wonderful support community hosted by evga themselves and the techs sometimes chime in on issues.
I like the idea of a redundant bios, wish more makers would do it. it's not like cmos chips are expensive :D

[profJim]

Re: GA-P55-UD4P Rear Audio not working

If you're using a 5.1 speaker setup, you might have to select a 7.1 configuration from the AUDIO I/O panel and select SIDE speakers for your rear speakers.

This topic has been covered in several forum threads. Use the forum search feature using:
realtek+rear
for more information.

What brand/model of speakers are you using?
Are you plugging your speakers directly into the back panel?

I'm currently using the 6 channel audio panel setting with a different GB mobo with my 5.1 speakers.

**edit** Using the latest Realtek drivers (v2.30 or higher) might help. Search the web for the latest driver downloads.

[wazza300]

Re: GA-P55-UD4P Rear Audio not working

does it mute the rear speakers when u plug a mic in? there might be an option to turn off mute rear speakers