Gigabyte How to Configure S/PDIF Out on Your Motherboard for Optimal Audio Quality

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5-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out

The S/PDIF out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.

A. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable

Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

S/PDIF Coaxial Cable

B. Configuring S/PDIF out:

Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF Settings dialog box, select an output sam- pling rate and select (or disable) the output source. Click OK to complete the configuration.

(Note) The actual location of the SPDIF Out connector may differ by model.

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