How do I connect PC to speakers via S/PDIF?

[HarryAdney]

My Pc (Windows 10) doesn 't recognise the headphones, microphone or speakers when plugged in; neither the front nor rear sockets seem to respond. I have updated the drivers, uninstalled, deleted, reinstalled, etc.

The headphone, microphone and speaker icons on the "Playback Devices" dialogue are constantly greyed out. I have tried just about everything I can find on the web about this issue but nothing has solved the problem.

There are 2 icons for S/PDIF which are enabled and set as default. One is labelled "default device", the other is labelled "default communication device".

On the rear of the PC is an S/PDIF socket which glows red, so appears to be working. What kit do I need to purchase to get sound working via the S/PDIF socket.

Thanks in advance for any helpful guidance.

 

[Hellfire13]

this might be helpful...

http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-2288009/connect-analog-speakers-pdif-port.html

 

[HarryAdney]

Thanks Hellfire13. I assumed this would be the approach, but wanted to confirm before I spent any cash. I'll give it a try and see if it works.

 

[Hellfire13]

go to a professional shop with ur pc and test it out...diagnosing is free, fixing is chargeable...