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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP
Connecting External Speakers
Your Alienware desktop has ve integrated audio out connectors and one
audio in connector. e audio out connectors deliver quality sound and support
7.1 surround audio. You can connect the audio input connector from a home stereo
or speaker system for a heightened gaming and media experience.
NOTE: On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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Side L/R surround connector — Connects to side L/R surround
speakers.
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Rear L/R surround connector — Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
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Center/subwoofer connector — Connects to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
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Line-in connector — Connects to recording or playback devices such
as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
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Front L/R line-out connector — Connects to front L/R speakers.
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Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone for voice or audio
input into a sound or telephony program.