Gigabyte G1.Assassin - Configuring S;Pdif Out

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5-3-2 Conguring S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jacks
(Note 1)
can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best
audio quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
S/PDIF Coaxial Cable
Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting
the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
S/PDIF Optical Cable
(Note 1) The actual locations of the S/PDIF Out connectors may differ by
model.
(Note 2) Select SPDIF Out if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the
back panel for digital audio output or HDMI screen if you use the
internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) on the motherboard.
2. Conguring S/PDIF Out:
Step 1:
While in the operating system, right-click on the
icon in thenoticationarea and select Playback de-
vices.
Step 2:
On the Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out
(Note 2)
,
select Set as Default Device, and then open the Prop-
erties dialog box.
Step 3:
You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the
formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select
the sample rate and bit depth.