Looking for surround sound

I have a set of 5.1 speakers for my computer, but I am only getting stereo sound from the Front L/R and Sub channels when listening to music(mp3's). I've read this is because this format is for stereo sound only and so it won't play on the other channels.
So I was looking into getting the Creative DDTS Decoder. This should ouput any sound from my computer and other devices to full surround sound right? Is there any alternative to this? I would think that there are sound cards out there that would do this, I have an older model Soundblaster Live! series card currently. Any help with my situation?

Hey thanks for the replies!
Through the Creative AutoUpdate check (and using the model # SB000) it looks like I have the Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 card. I just did an upgrade installing the Sound Blaster Live! package, but that did not include the Playcenter app that nvidiot was referring to.
Should I download the Playcenter download for Creative Sound Blaster Live! cards (ver 3.02.70) to find this CMSS option?

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