To play 5.1 audio in VLC on your Windows PC, you need to follow straightforward steps, but before that, ensure the following: Your PC has the right sound card compatible with 5.1 audio output.

How to Test If a PC Has an Audio Card. A computer can't render audio without a sound card. The card converts digital signals into an analog format, and vice versa, enabling the PC to both record ...

Press the card into the slot. Secure the sound card's bracket to the slot using the card's mounting screw and a screwdriver. Replace your computer's casing, screws and cables.