Chapter 5 Appendix; Configuring Audio Input And Output; Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio - Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 User Manual

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1

Configuring Audio Input and Output

5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio

The motherboard provides three audio jacks on the back panel which can support 2/4/5.1-channel
audio. To enable 7.1-channel audio, you need to install an additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional)
and enable the 7.1-channel audio function through the audio driver.
A. Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable:
5.1/7.1 Surround Cable
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
(Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio Configurations:
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker configurations.
• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side
speaker out.
Side Speaker Out
Step 1:
Connect the connector at the end of the 5.1/7.1 surround cable
to the HDA_SUR header on your motherboard.
Step 2:
Secure the bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
The 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) provides
audio jacks for center/subwoofer, rear, and side
speakers. Use of this cable is required if you wish
to set up a multi-channel audio system and keep
Line in and Mic in functionalities at the same time.
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