Start Here Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Putting Your Computer Together
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
- Connecting Other Devices
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
- Adjusting the Monitor
- Setting Up a Local Area Network
- Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
- Integrated Wireless Devices
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
- Connecting a Modem
- Connecting Speakers or Microphone
- Using Speakers
- Sound Connector Types
- Connecting a Microphone
- Speaker Configurations
- Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
- Connecting Digital Audio
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
- Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
- Using TV Cables
- Audio and Video Cables
- Connecting the TV Signal Source
- Connecting the Remote Sensor
- Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
- Using Your TV as a Monitor
- Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
- Disabling the TV-out Option
- Disconnecting the TV
- Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV
- Connecting to a Standard TV
- Getting Help
- Index
Connecting Speakers or Microphone 19
Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as
shown in the installation procedure steps.
The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems.
Sound connector
DescriptionType 3 Type 6 Type S
Line Side (gray) for side speakers in an
eight-speaker system (7.1).
A Line C/Sub (gold) for center/subwoofer speakers in
a multichannel audio configuration.
B Line Rear (black) for rear speakers in a multichannel
audio configuration.
C Line Out (lime green) for front speakers.
DMic (pink) connects to microphone.
(Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out
when a multichannel audio configuration is
activated.)
E Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio
device such as a CD player for input into computer.
(Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a
multichannel audio configuration is activated.)
F Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio
device with digital input (such as a home audio
receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select
models only).
NOTE:
Type 3 is three connectors.
Type 6 is six connectors.
Type S is sound card.