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32 Getting Started (features vary by model)
7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are plugged into.
8 Turn on the computer.
9 After the audio system is 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.”
7.1 home audio installation
The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an
eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a
receiver/amplifier.
This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different.
Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection
A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or type S)
B Y adapter cables
C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks)
D Subwoofer
E Center speaker
F Front speakers (left and right)
G Rear speakers (left and right)
A
B
C
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