User Manual

Enabling S/PDIF audio input

4. Enabling S/PDIF audio input

To enable audio output over HDMI or DVI with a GeForce 8 series or newer graphics card, follow

the steps below:

1. Find the S/PDIF audio cable bundled with the GeForce series graphics card

(GeForce 8 series and newer).

2. Locate end with white connector on S/PDIF audio input cable.

3. Connect white connector to S/PDIF input connector on the GeForce series graphics

card (GeForce 8 and newer). Ensure the connector matches up with the notch on the

connector.

a. If there’s no visible connector on the GeForce series graphics card, the

connector may be hidden by a rubber cover (GeForce GTX 200 series). Remove the

cover and proceed to connect the cable.

4. Locate the S/PDIF audio header on your motherboard or sound card (consult user manual

for details).

5. Locate pins for SPDIF_OUT and GND (or GROUND) on motherboard or sound card

(consult user manual for details).

6. Connect connector labeled “SPDIF” (white) on cable to corresponding SPDIF_OUT pin on

motherboard or sound card.

7. Connect connector labeled “GND” (black) on cable to corresponding GND or GROUND pin

on motherboard or sound card.

Note: Connecting the S/PDIF audio input cable incorrectly can cause damage to your

GeForce series graphics card.

Fig 4-1 Connect the S/PDIF audio cable

Connect to VGA card

Connect to Motherboard

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