Gigabyte GA-M61PME-S2P Configuring Audio Input and Output, Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output

5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which can support 2/4/5.1-channel audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver.

A. Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable:

5.1/7.1 Surround Cable

Center/Subwoofer Side Speaker Out

Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

The 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) provides audio jacks for center/subwoofer, rear, and side speakers. Use of this cable is required if you wish to set up a multi-channel audio system and keep Line in and Mic in functionalities at the same time.

Step 1:

Connect the connector at the end of the 5.1/7.1 surround cable to the HDA_SUR header on your motherboard.

Step 2:

Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations:

Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.

•2 channel audio: Headphone or Line out.

•4 channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.

•5.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.

•7.1 channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out.

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