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Speaker types
Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation for your speakers.
Your PC supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio system does not require active speakers because the receiver provides amplification.
A stereo speaker set is a
“.1” indicates a subwoofer. For example, 7.1 channels refers to an
Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for 2.1 speaker output:
1Turn off the PC.
2Connect the speaker cable to the
3 | OUT | 6 | S |
•Type 3 is three connectors
•Type 6 is six connectors
•Type S is sound card
3Connect the cable to the audio system.
4For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your PC (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
5Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.
6Turn on the PC.
NOTE: Always turn on the PC before you turn on the speaker system.
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