The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation:
Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
(Select models only)
To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for
1Turn off the computer.
2Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer.
3Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer.
4For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray Audio Line Side connector on the back of your computer.
5Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold Audio Line C/Sub connector on the back of your computer.
22Getting Started (features vary by model)