Intel D865PERL

Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack
Sensing (Optional)
After installing the SoundMAX 4 XL audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the
multi-channel audio feature can be enabled.
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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 16. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System
Multi-Channel Analog Audio
Connect two speakers to the front left/right out (B) and two speakers to the rear left/right out (A)
for both 4- and 6-channel audio configurations. For 6-channel audio, connect two additional
speakers to the center LFE out (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).