The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation:

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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 eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output:

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 connector on the back of your computer.

4For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your computer.

5Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your computer.

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