Speaker types
Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.
Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification.
Astereo speaker set is a
“.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for
1Turn off the computer.
2Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.
3 | 6 | S |
NOTE:
Type 3 is three connectors.
Type 6 is six connectors.
Type S is sound card.
3Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
4Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.
5Turn on the computer.
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system.
6Plug in the speaker system power.
7Turn on the speaker system.
22Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)