5Turn on the computer.

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

6Plug in the speaker system power.

7Turn on the speaker system.

Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup.

8After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Connecting Speakers or Microphone.”

￿Type 3: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager.”

￿Type 6: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager.”

￿Type S (audio card): See “Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card.”

The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation:

Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel

(4.1 speaker) output:

1Turn off the computer.

2Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.

3

6

S

NOTE:

￿Type 3 is three connectors.

￿Type 6 is six connectors.

￿Type S is sound card.

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