Which HDMI audio formats do Nvidia GPUs support?
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Which HDMI audio formats do Nvidia GPUs support?
Which HDMI audio formats does my Nvidia based EVGA card support?
| Format | Type | Max Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-channel (7.1) LPCM – up to 24-bit, 192 KHz. Word sizes of 16-bit, 20-bit, and 24-bit | Lossless Uncompressed | 8 |
| Dolby TrueHD | Lossless Compressed | 8 |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Lossless Compressed | 8 |
| Dolby ATMOS | Lossy / Lossless Compressed | 8 |
Does DisplayPort carry audio?
Both HDMI and DisplayPort support up to 8 digital audio channels at up to 24 bit and 192 kHz. The main difference is that HDMI features an audio return channel (ARC).
How do I enable HDMI on my GPU?
HDMI allow you to transfer an uncompressed, all-digital audio and video signal.
- Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI out port on your GPU, located on the back of your PC.
- Run the cable to your PC monitor.
- Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI in port on your monitor.
Why is HDMI audio not working?
Your HDMI no sound problem can be caused by corrupt or missing audio driver issues. To fix the problem, you can try to update the sound driver. There are two ways you can get the right drivers for your sound card: manually or automatically.
What is PCM and bitstream audio?
The difference between PCM and Bitstream is in regards to the device utilized for decoding the compressed format to retrieve the uncompressed PCM data. If you utilize Bitstream, then the AV receiver is performing the decode. PCM is not better than Bitstream format in terms of quality.
Do I need the Nvidia HD Audio driver?
Should I install Nvidia audio driver? You only need this driver installed to transmit an audio signal through HDMI to an external display with speakers.
Does DisplayPort to HDMI support audio?
Yes, DisplayPort supports multi-channel audio and many advanced audio features. DisplayPort to HDMI adapters also include the ability to support HDMI audio.
