HDMI Sound Issue

[Yoshimiko]

Are HDMI ports specific?
I have an onboard HDMI port that says nothing but "HDMI", I was wondering if I could use this as sound. However, every time I hook my HD sound system, it pops up as a PNP Monitor. Is there any way to fix this? Or am I being stupid and trying to shove a sound cord in a video connector?

Thanks

[Plagous]

While an HDMI port can carry sound, its primary function is a monitor port. Perhaps you should buy a dedicated sound card?

[Yoshimiko]

While an HDMI port can carry sound, its primary function is a monitor port. Perhaps you should buy a dedicated sound card?

Sigh =( Was afraid to hear that. Thanks for the quick response.

[OhpUldum]

Unless you plan to use the HDMI port for your audio and video you will run into issues selecting the default device.