No HDMI audio - Windows 8 - ASUS H81M-PLUS

Posted by Paul Wright on Super User See other posts from Super User or by Paul Wright
Published on 2014-05-29T14:58:16Z Indexed on 2014/05/29 15:31 UTC
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I have an issue with HDMI audio on Windows 8 using an ASUS H81M-PLUS motherboard (without an external GFX card). There are many forum posts advising you to go into playback devices and setting HDMI to be default - I have done this.

To eliminate what works and what doesn't work:

  1. I have not been able to get sound from my HDTV using HDMI.
  2. I have used this HDMI cable with my PS3, so this cable should be fine.
  3. I am able to use the HDMI cable in extended mode, so that I have
    two monitors (including the TV), just no audio.
  4. This HDMI cable goes straight from the motherboard to the TV.

Below I have included 'Device manager', and 'Playback Devices' (Sound).

Device Manager enter image description here

Playback Devices, showing disabled and disconnected devices enter image description here

I am at a loss. I have uninstalled all drivers, and then rebooted and made windows look for the correct ones, made sure the HDMI device was default.

Thanks, Paul

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