Asus Z790-I HIVE SPDIF audio stereo only

[Robmoo]

I had to move my PC to clean the desk. When I put it back together I only get stereo sound. I'm using the SPDIF output via the HIVE. The source say SPDIF USD Audio? I'm not a fan of moving the SPDIF to this HIVE. This is probably the last MB that I buy that doesn't have a SPDIF output.

 

[Woomack]

It uses a USB audio driver, and it often acts weirdly. I recommend reinstalling audio drivers if other outputs work.

Tbh, the HIVE is the only reason I didn't want any of these new top ITX mobos from ASUS. For AMD, I just grabbed B650E-I, and I skipped ITX for Intel this generation (I have Intel only for tests on ATX mobos).

 

[Robmoo]

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers with no luck. I'm getting rid of my venerable Logitech Z5500 setup. I picked up a Creative Labs Katana V2X. I could never really use the back speaker anyway. Now I have to figure out my best connection option. I'll skip the SPDIF which give me the choice of USB-C, Bluetooth, or HDMI.