Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Pull the tab on the power cable. NOTE: The SATA data cable may include a latch. CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive. IMPORTANT: Do not tilt the drive ...
Pull the tab on the power cable. NOTE: The SATA data cable may include a latch. CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive. IMPORTANT: Do not tilt the drive ...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. Complete the "Closing the Computer" procedures on the side of the optical disc drive. 4 Connect the power cable and data cable firmly to the ...back of the optical disc drive. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on...
Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. Complete the "Closing the Computer" procedures on the side of the optical disc drive. 4 Connect the power cable and data cable firmly to the ...back of the optical disc drive. b Push the PMD cage toward the front of the chassis. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...procedure 31 7.1 home audio installation 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure 34 Connecting digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional ...
...procedure 31 7.1 home audio installation 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure 34 Connecting digital audio 35 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 37 Connecting the speakers 37 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 38 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output, or six channels for sound output. Your system may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer to the computer, see the setup poster. Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connector (select models...
...), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output, or six channels for sound output. Your system may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer to the computer, see the setup poster. Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connector (select models...
Advanced Setup Guide
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.... You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the computer. Type 6 has six connectors. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. You can connect up to a illustrations. 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for... each connector type, as shown in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. Type 3 6 Audio card Your computer may include a audio See the following S connector card. You can connect up to a...
.... You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the computer. Type 6 has six connectors. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. You can connect up to a illustrations. 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for... each connector type, as shown in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. Type 3 6 Audio card Your computer may include a audio See the following S connector card. You can connect up to a...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...). Line Out (lime green) connects to front left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in the Creative Console Launcher...
...). Line Out (lime green) connects to front left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in the Creative Console Launcher...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... audio tape player, or DVD player. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Type 6 has six connectors. Sound connector (continued) Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description FlexiJack (blue) connects to the computer, and then configure the audio...
... audio tape player, or DVD player. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. Type 6 has six connectors. Sound connector (continued) Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description FlexiJack (blue) connects to the computer, and then configure the audio...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... right speakers to the audio system. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left -right, two-channel speaker system. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the subwoofer. Type S is six connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug...
... right speakers to the audio system. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left -right, two-channel speaker system. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the subwoofer. Type S is six connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers ...-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of...
...See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers ...-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers ...are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel...
... Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers ...are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... 25 Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
... 25 Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the speaker system. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the computer. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
Advanced Setup Guide
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..."Configuring multistreaming audio" in the Getting Started guide. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the... speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
..."Configuring multistreaming audio" in the Getting Started guide. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the... speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... to the gold Audio Line C/ Sub connector on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. 3 Connect the rear...
... to the gold Audio Line C/ Sub connector on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. 3 Connect the rear...
Advanced Setup Guide
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This is only a suggested configuration. A B C E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. Your system may be different. 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) 30 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
This is only a suggested configuration. A B C E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. Your system may be different. 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) 30 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
Advanced Setup Guide
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Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure ...
Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the computer. 32 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your...
... and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the computer. 32 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...system with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Your system may be different. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." This is connected to 7.1 multichannel ...with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. A B C F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. 9 After the audio system is only a suggested configuration.
...system with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Your system may be different. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." This is connected to 7.1 multichannel ...with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. A B C F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. 9 After the audio system is only a suggested configuration.
Advanced Setup Guide
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..." in the Getting Started guide. Only one of the connectors is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Connecting digital audio (Select models only) If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack ..."Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) Y adapter...
..." in the Getting Started guide. Only one of the connectors is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Connecting digital audio (Select models only) If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack ..."Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35 Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) Y adapter...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...the speaker system to the power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the digital speakers or a digital audio system. 3 Turn on the computer. By default...output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Audio card: See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. To connect digital audio speakers: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect...
...the speaker system to the power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the digital speakers or a digital audio system. 3 Turn on the computer. By default...output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Audio card: See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. To connect digital audio speakers: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... supports three functions. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the documentation that came with your...
... supports three functions. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." Connecting Speakers or Microphone 37 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the documentation that came with your...