The card has delay when outputting the beginning of an audio playback

[TheWonderfulPie]

When starting to play an audio, sometimes the GPU will take time to output the audio to the monitor. This happens only with DisplayPort; the HDMI port isn't affected by this issue.

I noticed that it happens mostly when the GPU hasn't sent audio for some time (like 5 minutes). Here, when it will be asked to play audio (like when resuming a YouTube video), it won't sent audio for around 2 seconds, and after those 2 seconds, it will send the audio to the monitor like normal. This means that when it happens, the user won't be able to hear the beginning of the audio he wants. This is like if the audio chip on the GPU was off and is taking some time to "boot" up. This doesn't always happen.
I've linked an Intel Scan Report, and 4 videos of examples where the issue happens (you can hear the spacebar of me resuming the video, with the audio coming 2 seconds later). I have already done a DDU. 

(Please do not ask me to get use the stable version of Windows and get of the Insider Preview, I'm already on the queue to opt out)

No one was answering me since more than a week on my last post, so I'm making a new one. I have closed the former

I've just noticed something else by the way:

Sometimes, only sometimes, when starting to play the audio, the first 0.2 or so seconds will be played, the audio then shuts down, and is coming back a second later

[EndreL]

I have negative experience with Arc A770 LE with DisplayPort too. My issue is the following: when system boots up and starting the first application which is playing audio (a game or a simple Youtube video, for example), audio and video is in sync. However, if there is no audio on DP for a few minutes, sound starts to lag. Sometimes it is only 3-4 seconds, sometimes the audio is 10+ seconds behind the video, which is more than disturbing. My display is a Samsung C34F791 (supports DisplayPort v1.2) which is in use for years and I have not experienced this issue with any non-Intel graphics adapters in the past. Replacing the DP cable did not solve the issue.

HDMI seems to be OK, there is no delay, audio and video is in sync.

[Carlos_L_Intel]

Hi @TheWonderfulPie,

 Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities. I'm sorry for the inconvenience this might have caused you.

 Based on the information and reports provided, the next step will be using a stable Windows version. I understand you are already on queue, however to continue testing we will need to be on the latest stable version. 

 I also can see that in previous cases, you have cleanly installed your drivers multiple times.

 Another recommendation I can give is to update your BIOS to its latest version (https://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/prime%20z790-p%20wifi%20d4/helpdesk_bios/) for a step-by-step guide on how to do it, please contact the motherboard manufacturer. 

Best regards, 

Carlos L.  

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[TheWonderfulPie]

I already have my BIOS updated to the latest version
So, it would be nice if you don't close this thread, I'll check if I still have that problem once I'll get out of the Insider version

[Carlos_L_Intel]

Hi @TheWonderfulPie,

 Thank you for the update. Yes, please let me know when it happens and if there are any changes. I appreciate your time. 

Best regards, 

Carlos L.  

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[Carlos_L_Intel]

Hello @TheWonderfulPie,

We would like to know if there are any updates. Let us know if you still need assistance.  

Best regards,  

Carlos L.  

Intel Customer Support Technician.

[TheWonderfulPie]

Hello, I said in the post that I'm already in the queue to get out of Windows Insider, except if I factory reset my whole PC, I am not able to get the Stable release right now due to how Windows Insider works, I'll only be able to get the stable release once a sort of major Windows version comes out

[Alberto_R_Intel]

TheWonderfulPie, Thank you very much for letting us know about those updates.

In that case, I will verify and confirm if there are further troubleshooting steps to try for this scenario. As soon as I get any updates, I will post all the details on this thread.

Regards,

Albert R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Alberto_R_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie, I Just received an update on this matter.

While we are still working on this matter, we just wanted to check if by any chance you have an estimated time frame of when you will be able to update the Operating System?

Regards,

Albert R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[TheWonderfulPie]

When you have Windows Insider, you can get the stable release only when a new major version releases, otherwise you have to completely factory reset your PC. No I am not able to provide a time frame, because I am not the one who dictates the frequency of Windows updates

[Alberto_R_Intel]

TheWonderfulPie, Thank you very much for confirming those details.

I will double-check the next steps for this scenario and provide a response as soon as possible.

Regards,

Albert R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

We have been working on the investigation, we understand that there is no estimated timeframe for the Windows update, in this case, we will wait a little bit more for you to check if the update is available.

Please keep us informed if you think this update can take so much time.

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[TheWonderfulPie]

I'm now on the stable Windows, and nothing has changed, the issue is still appearing exactly like before

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

Thank you for your response, all the information provided has been really helpful.

We will continue working on the investigation, we will provide you with further information as soon a possible.

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie, 

We still working on the investigation, please follow the steps below a let us know the results:

• Test graphics card using DisplayPort and HDMI
• Perform a clean installation of the Operating System
• Uninstall the graphics driver Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU). For guidance, How to Use the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to Uninstall an Intel® Graphics Driver.
• Reinstall graphics driver version 31.0.101.4369. For installation steps, How to Install an Intel® Graphics Driver in Windows® 10 & Windows 11 (Method 2).

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[TheWonderfulPie]

I already said, right in the beginning of the post, that this issue happens only with DP and not HDMI
I already did all at different occasions (Os reinstall very recently and multiple DDUs silver I have my card), and I can confirm that none of this had solved the issue.

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

Thank you for the clarification, that is very helpful.

We will continue with the investigation to provide with the next steps as soon as possible.

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

We still working on the investigation, we are trying to replicate the issue and get in contact back to you as soon as possible

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

We have been working on the investigation, and we appreciate for submitting this feedback to us. This issue has been submitted to our driver debug team and we will investigate it. No ETA is available yet.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician

[TheWonderfulPie]

Thanks, so you were able to reproduce the issue on your side ?

And if possible, I'd like to know when the issue will be resolved. Because currently, it is an absolutely incredibly one

[Andres_Intel]

Hello TheWonderfulPie,

Thank you for your answer and questions.

Yes, we were able to reproduce this issue thanks to you, that is the reason why we submitted the report to our driver debug team.

At this time we do not have a specific day when the issue will be fixed. We recommend keeping the drivers updated and if you want to be up to date with this issue you can contact us at any moment and we will be more than glad to help you.

If you have further questions let me know.

Regards,  

Andres P. 

Intel Customer Support Technician