For information on adjusting the sound level, refer to “Adjusting speaker volume” on page 29.

Using multi-channel audio speakers

If your PC has multi-channel speakers capability (select models only), you can connect speakers for 4 channel or 6 channel output. You must connect your speaker system to the PC and then configure the audio software for sound output.

Note: Multi-channel audio uses the Microphone, Audio (Line) In, and Audio (Line) Out connectors on the back of the PC to connect the multi-channel speakers system to the PC. Refer to “PC Back” (in the “Start Here” section) for the location of the connectors.

To connect your multi-channel speaker system to the PC

1Turn off the PC.

2Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to the connectors on the back of the PC (see the following table).

Connect speaker

To PC back

channels (plugs)

connector

 

 

Front speakers

Audio (Line) Out

 

(lime-green)

Rear speakers

Audio (Line) In (blue)

 

 

Center/subwoofer

Mic-1 (pink)

speakers

 

3Turn on the PC.

4Turn on your speaker system.

5Configure the multi-channel audio output; refer to the next procedure.

Quick Start Guide 27

Basics