say, i have a 5.1 speakers capable of digital data/s-pdif input

my sound card (mobo on-board) can support 5.1 (analog), also s/pdif output

i have setup the s/pdif connection
but can't configure 5.1 speakers

the only way to use 5.1 is through analog


Mobo Gigabyte GA-H97 Gaming 3
ŠŠ Realtek® ALC1150 codec
ŠŠ Support for Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
ŠŠ High Definition Audio
ŠŠ 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out

seems like the way to enable it is to whacking the realtek driver
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/...ractive.193148/

but i'm very reluctant to mess with os

anyone has any other success story?