HP Blackbird 002-01A Gaming System instruction

Configuring sound for recording with the Realtek HD Audio Manager

The microphone connector is ready to use for recording sound. If you want to use another connector for recording, such as the Digital Audio In connector, complete the following steps to select it:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Hardware and Sound, and then Realtek HD Audio Manager.

4Click the Line In tab.

5Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device.

6Click OK to close the window.

NOTE: You can retask the front pink, blue, and green connectors to perform other audio functions; see “Retasking front panel audio connectors.”

Retasking front panel audio connectors

You can retask the Line In, Mic In, Headphone, and Front Speaker Out connectors on the front of the computer, as necessary.

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Hardware and Sound, and then click Realtek HD Audio Manager.

4Click a front connector icon that you want to retask.

NOTE: Only the connectors that are not dimmed are able to be retasked.

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