No surround (5.1) sound on x-fi mu

+++ This message was also posted on speaker systems, but because it may be also relate to this soundcard, I post it too +++?Hi,
I have new x-fi music soundcard and my old Cambridge Soundworks DTT2500 System. When I set the speakermode of the x-fi to 5. speakers it doesn't work correctly. The speaker test for the rear speakers is only audible on the left and right speakers. I am using the spdif/digital out of the x-fi card and the spdif in on my speaker system. I tried all options on the soundcard and on the speaker system, but I still don't get a successfull test on all speakers!?When I play a DVD using the spdif out, the DD signal is identified and it works fine. When I use the analog connectors for front and rear and turn on 4/4. speaker mode, the front and rear speakers are also working correctly. I would like to use my surround system (digital out), also (e.g. for games). Thanks for any help!

You can't get surround from the S/PDIF outs. If it's DVD that's been encoded already, then you could get it, but you won't get it otherwise. You won't be able to use the digital outs for games if you still want surround. Games don't use typical surround sound. I use the analog outs and it sound OK. At least that way you get surround.Message Edited by Joeywhat on 0-7-2007:32 AM

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