Dolby Decoding Anyone with xifi Platinum or Elite Pro...Pls H

Hey,? I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me which cards have external dolby decoding?because i want to hook my 360 up to my computer speakers. I have an OEM xifi but it doesnt have the decoder tab in the console. Have they removed this feature from all cards? I know I have a different thread but I figure this title is better for this specific question. Thanks!?Running vista.Message Edited by nboehm on 02-5-200803:00 AM
Message Edited by nboehm on 02-7-200809:53 PM

No one running vista has a xifi platinum or elite pro that can tell me if the decoder tab exists in the consle?

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