In addition, I found that a client of mine had a machine with this motherboard and I was able to check it out using Knoppix ( 5.1?). It worked without hassle (just had to unmute the IEC??? in alsamixer). Dolby Digital passthrough worked perfectly via mplayer.
In addition, my comment about the ALC888 was incorrect. Firstly, it was the ALC883 chipset that I had problems with, and after upgrading to a CVS version of 1.0.14 (post-1.0.14 final release), it did work (Dolby passthrough via the ALC888).
On 7/13/07, Joe Thielen <
joe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Can anyone tell me if the ALSA driver for the STAC9271 or STAC9271D supports Dolby 5.1 passthrough via S/PDIF?
I have only limited experience with this, but I wish to build an HTPC with Linux. I've played with an HP Slimline s3120n (ALC888 chipset) which has a coax/RCA digital out. I was able to get sound working, but couldn't get AC3 passthrough to work for the life of me.
I wish to avoid that experience. I'm possibly looking at an Intel DG965WH motherboard. ( http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/dg965wh/index.htm) If I am reading this right, I can get the STAC9271D chipset with S/PDIF output.
Any help or experience would be appreciated!
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