3Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC.

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For type 3 connectors, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.

4Connect the center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink) Mic connector that matches the back of your PC.

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For type 3 connectors, the pink Mic connector functions as a center/subwoofer speaker Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.

5Connect the cables to the audio system.

6Connect the front, rear, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.

7Turn on the PC.

NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system.

8Plug in the speaker system power.

9Turn on the speaker system.

10After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC model:

•Type 3 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager” on page 35.

•Type 6 connectors: See “Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager” on page 37.

•Type 6 connectors, multistreaming: See “Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager” on page 39.

26Getting Started Guide