No audio through displayport

[Ralf Mardorf]

On Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:36:31 +0100, Xen wrote:
>MR ZenWiz schreef op 05-11-2017 7:16:
>> On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 2:36 PM, Xen wrote:  
>>> 
>>> https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Toslink-HDMI-Converter-Adapter/dp/B002N8PVTM
>>>   
>> Displayport output is not DVI
>
>So what do you think HDMI does?
>
>Let me give you the answer:
>
>It combines what is basically DVI and digital audio into one
>connector, which is then functionally equivalent, to, as you say,
>DisplayPort.

The problem is that it still would require a combination of adaptors,
because neither S/PDIF, nor DVI-D are provided by the laptop.

"Interfaces
DisplayPort
VGA
FireWire
Microphone input
Headphone output
Modem
LAN
4 x USB 2.0
eSATA
Dock
Battery" -
https://www.cnet.com/products/hp-elitebook-8740w-core-i7-720qm-1-6ghz-4gb-ram-320gb-hdd-windows-7-xp-pro-downgrade-series/specs/

So the workaround still wouldn't be too expensive, but complex and
error-prone, at least it would be unfunctional regarding mobility.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-users/2017-November/292222.html

Regards,
Ralf