Configuring Speaker And Sound Options; Sound Connector Types - HP Media Center m1100 - Desktop PC Getting Started Manual

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options

HP Media Center PCs support many different audio
options, sound connections, and speaker
configurations.

Sound Connector Types

Your model may include one of three analog sound
connector types on the back of your PC:
Three connectors
■
Six connectors
■
Sound card
■
Connector Description
Three Your PC model may include three sound
Connector connectors. You can connect up to a
5.1 audio system to the PC. If you want
to connect multichannel audio, follow the
instructions carefully.
Six Your PC model may include six sound
Connector connectors on the back of your PC. You can
connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the PC.
Sound Card Your PC may include a sound card. You
Connector can connect up to a 5.1 audio system
(7.1 audio system for select models) or
digital speakers to the sound card on
the PC.
This chapter describes the most typical options. Your
system may have different components.
The connectors are1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo
mini-jacks that connect from the back of your PC
to speakers and microphones.
Your system may also have a separate digital out
connection (select models only).
Software configuration is different for each
connector type, as noted in the instructions.
Illustration
See below.
For additional
information on
connecting the
speakers, refer to
the setup poster that
came with the PC and
the documentation
that came with your
speakers.
Type
3
3 is Three Connector
6 is Six Connector
S is Sound Card
6
S
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