Quick Setup Guide - Windows 8

3. Select Playback devices. The Sound window opens.
4. On the Playback tab, look for the Default Device. It may display a green
circle with a checkmark in it.
If the Default Device is one of the following, then your HDMI monitor is
already activated:
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NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only)
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ATI High Definition Audio (select models only)
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Realtek HDMI Output
Select the Cancel button to close the window, and then continue with the
next procedure, “Adjusting resolution,” if necessary.
If the Default Device is not one of these devices, continue with step 5.
5. If one of the following HDMI options is available on the Playback tab, select
it:
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NVIDIA High Definition Audio (select models only)
● ATI High Definition Audio (select models only)
If neither of these is present, select Realtek HDMI Output.
6. Select Set Default.
7. Select OK to close the window. This completes the steps to activate HDMI
sound.
Adjusting resolution
To adjust resolution, follow the instructions for your type of graphics card. Press
the Windows logo key on the keyboard to view the Desktop. Right-click an empty
area of the desktop, and then:
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If NVIDIA Control Panel is present, follow the steps under “NVIDIA
graphics cards.”
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If Catalyst Control Center is present, follow the steps under “ATI graphics
cards.”
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If only Screen resolution is present, follow the steps under “Other graphic
cards.”
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