thank you guys just SO SO much for all the information as i have the exact same problem - no HDMI sound and i was wondering what's going on. i am now going to try your methods and will come back to update later. as for now thanks again for everything and thanks determinedopier for link https://musclegurus.com/ do you mind if i am going to have some other questions to ask you people later? i see you really know these things! thanks again!