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I have an HP desktop. It is configured for 5.1 sound. I can test and each of the 6 speakes and hear sounds. Then, when playing auduio, I only hear  2 speaker plus bass. How do I remedy this. I was gonna buy a new sound card, but was hoping to properly configure my current equment. Windows 10 

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@Bulldawg7,

 

Thank you for posting your query on HP Community,

 

What is the product number for your HP Desktop PC? ? Use this link to find it:  https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03754824  (Ensure you do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc...).

Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall the Audio drivers. Did you try to update the Bios on your PC

 

Eagerly waiting for your response!

Thank you 🙂

Jeet_Singh
I am an HP Employee

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Uninstalled and reinstalled drivers

Afraid of/unsure about updating bios

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@Bulldawg7,

 

In this scenario, I would suggest you follow the steps from this support document to configure 5.1 speakers on your PC. 

 

HP Desktop PCs - Connecting Speakers or Headphones (Windows 😎

 

Keep me posted for further assistance!

 

Cheers 🙂

Jeet_Singh
I am an HP Employee

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