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Setting up 3-connector sound
PC models that include three sound connectors (select models only) on the back of the PC support up to six channels of sound (5.1 speaker output) and use the
Connecting the speaker system to the PC (3-connector)
The
1With the speaker system off, assemble the speakers and, if used, the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.
2Turn off the PC.
3Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.)
Connect speaker plugs for: |
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Front | Front | Front | Audio Out |
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speakers | speakers | speakers | (lime green) | OUT | |
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Not used for | Rear speakers | Rear speakers | Audio In |
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Not used for | Not used for | Center/ |
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speakers | speakers | subwoofer |
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4Turn on the PC.
5Turn on the speaker system.
6Configure the audio output for this
Configuring the Multi-Channel Sound Manager (3-connector)
1Click Start on the taskbar.