8Turn on the computer.

9After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.”

￿Type 3: See “Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.”

￿Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager.”

￿Sound card: See “Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card.”

7.1 home audio installation

The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.

This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.

A

B

C

OUT

IN

 

 

 

Center

 

 

Front

Surr. Back

Sub

 

F

E

C

D

G

Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection

AComputer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card)

BY adapter cables

CReceiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)

DSubwoofer

ECenter speaker

FFront speakers (left and right)

GRear speakers (left and right)

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