Intel D865GBF - Manual (Page 40)

Intel Desktop Boards D865GBF/D865GLC Product Guide
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Setting up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing
After installing the SoundMAX 4 XL audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the
multi-channel audio feature can now be enabled. See Figure 14 for back panel audio connectors.
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A
B
C
Item Description
A Rear left/right out or Line In
B Front left/right out or S/PDIF line out
C Center-LFE (Subwoofer) or Mic In
Figure 14. Back Panel Audio Connectors for 6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing
Multi-Channel Analog Audio
Connect two speakers to the front left/right out (B) and two speakers to the r left/right out (A) for
both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers
to the center-LFE (C).
Multi-Channel Digital Audio
To take advantage of the S/PDIF functionality, a 1/8-inch stereo phone plug to the RCA jack
adapter/splitter is required to convert from the stereo input to RCA connection. Connect the stereo
input side of the adapter to the S/PDIF (B) connector, and connect the speaker system or S/PDIF
decoder to the RCA jack left channel (white, if colored).
Related Link:
For the location of the ATAPI-style audio headers, go to page 83 in Chapter 5.