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How connect 5.1 speakers to Optiplex 3010?
How connect 5.1 speakers to Optiplex 3010 (mini tower)? I have Microlab X23 with 3 mini-jack conectors, when i connect it to outputs in pc only front speakers has sound.
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How connect 5.1 speakers to Optiplex 3010 (mini tower)? I have Microlab X23 with 3 mini-jack conectors, when i connect it to outputs in pc only front speakers has sound.
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DELL-Jesse L
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April 25th, 2018 05:00
Saul Goodman,
The back 3 connectors are listed below for the speaker connections. You would need to look at the speakers manual for setting the speakers up. Sometimes you cannot connect 5.1 speakers to a computer with only 2 jacks on the computer.
Back Panel Connectors
Tesla1856
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April 25th, 2018 08:00
Add-in sound-cards are cheap. They even make external USB ones.
I suggest you get one with drivers that allow an "all stereo mode" to use occasionally.
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April 26th, 2018 01:00
In SmartAudio drivers i can't turn to 5.1 mode, only 2.0. Maybe bult-in soundcard do not support 5.1 sound?
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April 26th, 2018 07:00
The 3010 is not a gamer or consumer model.
You have to add 5.1 sound adapter which is relatively easy and painless.
https://www.amazon.com/Optimal-Shop-External-Channel-Surround/dp/B00Q4WQ7XW/
You have to pay a bit more for Dolby 5.1 sound.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA/
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April 26th, 2018 11:00
Right. That's what we are trying to tell you. See my previous post for a possible solution.