Re: [gentoo-user] Re: No sound over HDMI with SB600, 9800GT

[Strake]

Thanks, but the video works flawlessly, and the TV works fine with
audio and video over HDMI from cable boxen, PS3s, etc.

Anyhow, thanks, and I'll keep trying.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 11:38 PM, James <wireless@×××××××××××.com> wrote:
> Strake <strake888 <at> gmail.com> writes:
>
>
>> I have an MSI K9A2 Platinum motherboard (SB600 chipset with ALC888
>> Azalia audio) with an Asus EN9800GT video card. HDMI video, as well as
>> analog audio works fine. However, there is no sound over HDMI. I am
>> using alsa 1.0.18, kernel 2.6.24, with the snd_hda_intel driver.
>
> Hello,
>
> You might have multiple issues, depending on what (if any) other new
> hardware you are using and have not previously been successful using
> with HDMI.
>
> Just a stab in the dark, but, do some research on HDCP
> (HIGH-BANDWIDTH DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION) and make
> sure that's not your issue, nor related to your equipment
> configuration. That is, if you are outputting HDMI based
> audio and video from a computer and trying to make it
> all happy with a 1080p TV/monitor/audio type of setup....
>
>
> Somehow find a way to test each component and make sure
> it's working. You may need to fiddle with the setting
> of the HDMI receiving device, or contact the manufacture
> and find out if the device employs HDCP, it can be
> turned off, or any other ideas the manufacture may have.
>
>
> Being you are a pioneer in this area, you might want
> to track down a 'HDMI Bus Analyzer' or a friend that
> has one:
>
> http://www.lecroy.com/tm/Options/Software/SDA-HDMI/default.asp
>
> good hunting and good luck!
>
>
> hth,
> James
>
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