8Plug in the speaker system power.

9Turn on the speaker system.

10After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options.”

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

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

￿Type 6 — multistreaming: See “Configuring multistreaming audio.”

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

The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation:

Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers

(Select models only)

To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output:

1Turn off the computer.

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

3Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer.

26Getting Started (features vary by model)