This solution allowed me to continue using the RealTek Driver and preloaded MaxxAudio software.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\\0011\PowerSettingsĥ) Reboot your PC and the issue should resolved. Its a good idea to record or backup the default values before making changes below.Ī) Navigate to the class path for Audio settings (this is the parent path) Up to this point no published solution worked for me however this solution did ( Dec-2019).ġ) Removed 'SmartBytes' software from Apps & FeaturesĢ) Upgrade BIOS to latest version via Dell support siteģ) Upgraded the Realtek drivers to latest version via Dell support siteĤ) Modified the power management settings for the 'RealTek Audio' via Windows registry (regedit.exe). Click on 'Browse my computer for driver software'. Expand the 'Sound, video & game controllers' and right click on 'Realtek High Definition Audio'. In Realtek HD Audio manager, if the Dolby Digital Live was selected, the Dolby/DTS tab cannot be used. Open the Device Manager (find it in the Control Panel, or type devmgmt.msc into the search box). Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel.
My PC is a 3 week old Dell Vostro 5590 w/Realtek Audio. 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output Gigabyte.
