Setting Up Full 6-Channel Surround Sound (Optional); Back Panel Audio Connectors - Intel D865PERL Product Manual

Intel Desktop Board D865PERL Product Guide
Setting Up Full 6-Channel Surround Sound
(Optional)
After installing the SoundMAX* 4 XL audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the
multi-channel audio feature can be enabled. Figure 15 shows the location of back panel audio
connectors.
Multi-Channel Analog Audio
Connect two speakers to the front left/right out (C) 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 out (E).
Multi-Channel Digital Audio
Two types of S/PDIF connectors are available: coaxial (G) and optical (F). Select the proper
connector according to the style of S/PDIF speakers that will be used.
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G F
Item Description
A Rear left/right out (multi-channel audio)
B Line in
C Line out (2-channel) or front left/right out (multi-channel)
D Mic in
E Center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) out (multi-channel)
F Optical S/PDIF (Toslink) line out
G Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA) line out
Figure 15. Back Panel Audio Connectors
A B
E D C
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