Audio over standard DVI > HDMI?

what audio capabilities 1st 4 generations of macbook pros standard full size dvi outputs when using dvi hdmi adapter?
know mini display , thunderbolt ports support full quality 7.1 audio @ 24bit 96khz on hdmi (plug , play right out of box surround receiver). dvi machines? can @ least stereo audio thru dvi port basic tv/movie watching? or audio on hdmi available starting on 5th generation macbook pros?

 

dvi ports not support audio out.

 

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