HP m1265c Configuring Speaker and Sound Options, Sound Connector Types, Description, Illustration

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

HP Media Center PCs support many different audio	This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
options, sound connections, and speaker	system may have different components.
configurations.

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Sound Connector Types

Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of your PC:

■Three connectors

■Six connectors

■Sound card

The connectors are1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jacks that connect from the back of your PC to speakers and microphones.

Your system may also have a separate digital out connection (select models only).

Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions.

For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the setup poster that came with the PC and the documentation that came with your speakers.

Connector	Description
Three	Your PC model may include three sound
Connector	connectors. You can connect up to a
	5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want
	to connect multichannel audio, follow the
	instructions carefully.
Six	Your PC model may include six sound
Connector	connectors on the back of your PC. You can
	connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC.

Illustration	Type
OUT	3
	IN

6

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3 is Three Connector

6 is Six Connector

S is Sound Card

Sound Card	Your PC may include a sound card. You	See below.	S
Connector	can connect up to a 5.1 audio system
	(7.1 audio system for select models) or
	digital speakers to the sound card on
	the PC.

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