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5.1 back speakers (Logitech Z640)

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by jake bartlett 2 views

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My dad just gave me some Logitech Z640 5.1 speakers (cheers dad :P) and my computer has an onboard sound device. Its an Asus P4P800 Delux mobo with soundmax 5.1 sound device.

I have always noticed that on 5.1 sound cards there are more audio jacks on the back for 5.1 setup, but my motherboard manual says that if i want 5.1, i cant use my line-in and microphone jacks, because there are none of the extra jacks.

So, i plugged in the front speakers (green) cable to line-out, center/subwoofer (red) cable to my mic port and the back speakers (black) cable to my line-in port. I went through and tried configuring my speakers with my soundmax software, but i can not get the back speakers to work.

I can live without a microphone and line-in port, but im not going to use them all if i cant get all of the speakers working. Will someone please help me to get the rear speakers working?

p.s high points for this one cause I couldn't figure it out myself so it counts as difficult for me

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by saihib

To take full advantage of these speakers your computer should have a six-channel sound card. If you have a four-channel sound card, the system will still sound very good, but you will not get full surround sound since the back speakers will be inoperative. The system also supports Dolby Digital sound as long as it is also supported by your computer?s sound card or DVD player. In other words, ditch the on-board sound and go out and get the right sound card to make those speakers sing.

by saihib

I may have spoken too soon. According to Asus, you need to install the ADI AD1888 audio driver and application in order activate 6-channel mode. It is on the CD that comes with the board or you can download it from the Asus website.

by jake bartlett

Thanks for that, i re-installed my drivers (ADI AD1888) and soundmax software and now it works in 6 channel, YAY! Even though it's working, i still might get a card cause i cant use my mic and line-in ports anymore. Question is closed.

by raul_78

hey i have the same problem do you have any tips? like where to get the driver and stuff... i need ur help? :(

by raul_78

hey i have the same problem do you have any tips? like where to get the driver and stuff... i need ur help?

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