Alienware Aurora manual Connecting External Speakers

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Connecting External Speakers

Your Alienware desktop has five integrated audio out connectors and one audio in connector. The audio out connectors deliver quality sound and support

7.1surround audio. You can connect the audio input connector from a home stereo or speaker system for a heightened gaming and media experience.

NOTE: On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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1 Side L/R surround connector Connects to side L/R surround speakers.

2 Rear L/R surround connector Connects to rear L/R surround speakers.

3 Center/subwoofer connector Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer.

4Line-in connector Connects to recording or playback devices such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR.

5 Front L/R line-out connector Connects to front L/R speakers.

6 Microphone connector Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program.

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP

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Contents Alienware Desktop Manual Page Contents Page Page Page Setting UP Your Desktop Placing Your Desktop Before Setting Up Your DesktopProduct Documentation and Media Connect the Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Desktop Getting to Know Front View Features Back View Features Back Light Button Back Panel Connectors Connecting External Speakers Top View Features Accessing the Top Panel ConnectorsTop Panel Connectors Using Your Desktop Alienware Command Center Working With RAIDAlienFX AlienFusionRAID Level RAID 1+0 Performance Tuning Using System SetupUsing Software Optimizing PerformanceConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options Cache L3Acpi Apic USB Functions CPU IOH Change Supervisor Password Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your DesktopBefore Working Inside Your Desktop Removing and Replacing the Side Panel Memory modules Graphics cards Optical drives Hard drives Installing Additional or Replacement Components Memory module connector Tab Notch Removing and Replacing Hard Drives Hard drive Release tabsHard drive Hard-drive bracket Removing and Replacing Expansion Cards Shroud Shroud buttonPCI Express x16 card Securing tab Connector Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment PSAAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Resource DVDComputer Problems Computer fails the PostComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Display Hard Drive ProblemsMemory Power Troubleshooting System Recovery Dell DataSafe Local Backup Specifications Mm to 447 mm 16.77 inches to 17.59 inches MHz and I333 MHz USB Grms Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer SetupComputer Use When Should You Contact Alienware? Replacement Components or AccessoriesAppendix B Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix C Important Information Nvidia GeForce GTX 295 Graphics Cards0JYTRGA00