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    HDMI and no sound (M11x)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tears, May 27, 2010.

  1. tears

    tears Notebook Evangelist

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    I used an HDMI to DVI converter to connect to my TV (HDMI on the M11x --->HDMI/DVI converter----DVI to the TV), and I'm not getting any sound from the TV. Is DVI a video only type deal, and no sound comes through?

    I also tried VGA with the same result...No sound.
    Any ideas on what I should do?
     
    tears, May 27, 2010
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  2. GiSS

    GiSS Notebook Geek

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    Only HDMI will carry sound, DVI and VGA are, as you said, video only.
     
    GiSS, May 27, 2010
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    tears Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. It sucks to have an HDTV that doesn't have HDMI inputs.
     
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  4. GiSS

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    You may be able to find an HDMI to Component out, which should still carry sound--but wait for another opinion, as I'm not positive on that one.
     
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