2015-03-09, 18:36
(2015-03-09, 18:15)bym007 Wrote: I believe OP is mixing up Linux vs Windows installs. AFAIK, Chromebox does not support surround sound under Windows, due to lack of sound drivers. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
this is not entirely correct. Currently, HDMI audio output does not work under Windows, at all (likely a firmware issue, not a driver one). You can certain use a cheap USB SPDIF adapter however and get 5.1 DD/DTS - just not full 7.1 HD audio.