optical output on motherboard.. how do I get sound working?

Robert1986 · 24 Sep 2009 at 11:56

I just noticed my motherboard has an optical output. I connected it to my 5.1 logitech speakers with the optical cable but can't figure out how to get sound working.

Any help?

Motherboard - (P5N32-E SLI PLUS)

Robert1986 · 24 Sep 2009 at 12:17

Just installed the asus on board sound drivers and got sound coming out of my speakers but only 2 of the 45 speakers.

Robert1986 · 24 Sep 2009 at 12:38

btw, the speakers I have are the Logitech Z-680. Do I also need the software for these speakers to set them up right? I couldn't find the correct software at all.

Robert1986 · 24 Sep 2009 at 12:42

gurusan said:
It's been a long time since I've had a 5.1 setup but I'm pretty sure it will run in 2.1 channel mode until you watch a movie with DTS or Dolby or whatever.

or try playing a game?

I am trying to test the speakers in the sound control panel but can only get 2 channels to work.