Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components

Setting up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing

The SoundMAX* 4 XL audio driver and software is installed from the Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM. Go to the SoundMAX program to enable the multi-channel audio feature. Figure 14 shows back panel audio connectors.

A

B

C

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Item Description

ARear left/right out or Line In

BFront left/right out or S/PDIF Line Out

CCenter-LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In

Figure 14. Back Panel Audio Connectors for 6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing

Multi-Channel Analog Audio

Connect two speakers to the front left/right out (B) and two speakers to the rear left/right out (A) for both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers to the center-LFE (C).

Multi-Channel Digital Audio

To take advantage of the S/PDIF functionality, a 1/8-inch stereo phone plug to RCA jack adapter/splitter is required to convert from the stereo input to RCA connection. Connect the stereo input side of the adapter to the S/PDIF (B) connector, and connect the speaker system or S/PDIF decoder to the RCA jack left channel (white, if colored).

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Intel D865GRH Setting up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing, Multi-Channel Analog Audio, Item Description