[mythtv-users] HDMI audio mute/unmute problem
Kirk Bocek
t004 at kbocek.com
Tue Oct 14 20:01:42 UTC 2008
JP Fournier wrote:
>> JP,
>> I can't address your sound issue, but how is this motherboard working
> for you
>> otherwise? Are you able to achieve stable 1080p playback on it?
>
> I'm not quite there yet. I've stuck an AMD X2 5200 in this MB with the
> hope that it can display 1080i AVCHD from my camcorder. My initial
> tests with mplayer svn resulted in stuttering, but CPU usage was "OK" at
> 65% or so. Also it seems only one core was loaded, so I have more
> playing to do.
>
> I'm using the catalyst 8.47.3 drivers, and I found them very finicky.
> For this build I'm using mythbuntu, and as an old slackware user, I'm
> used to edtting things by hand and compiling from source. Slackware
> thinking + mythbuntu = the need for a re-install.
>
> Overall I'm pleased with the MB so far. Note though that with a
> standard CPU + heatsink, this mini-itx board won't fit into many
> mini-itx cases. (I think this not the case manufacturer's fault. I
> think std heatsinks + fans result in a profile that exceeds the nomal
> mini-itx profile). Note also that most mini-itx cases don't expect the
> heat associated with a regular CPU. Even though this is only a 65W CPU,
> I needed to add fans to my case.
>
> I'm using HDMI to output to an 47LG70. The TV reports 1080i or 1080p
> signal (as I expect it), but I have significant underscanning (ie border
> ) around the edges. X is telling me the res is 1920x1080, so I'm a bit
> confused, but I haven't looked into this much yet.
Thanks for the reply, JP. For *years*, I have looked longingly at the various
on-board video solutions out there and there is *always* some problem with them.
The x4500HD on Intel's G45 look really promising. But I see postings with lots
of problems running it under Linux.
<sigh> I just want a tiny little frontend-only box that'll display 1080p content.
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