James wrote: > Ok it working in stereo playing a CD! My grub looks like this: > > kernel /boot/kernel-2.6.11-gentoo-r11 root=/dev/hda1 > snd-via82xx.dxs_support=2 > > cool? > > How is the 5.1 signal sent out to 4 speakers plus the subwoofer? Do I need to > patch the s/pdf out' jack to a preamp or head that has the discreet analog > wires to each speaker? All the other (3) connectors are spearkers mike and > serial line in (not completely sure on this one....
On my mobo the connectors on the back are: line out, line in, mic in (all stereo jack inputs). The last two are dual function, they can be reconfigured to be "surround out" (instead of "mic in") and "sub+center out" (instead of "line in"). To reconfigure I use alsamixergui, I don't remember the exact menu names but they shold be self-evident. No need for the S/PDIF. Check your mobo manual, probably you have a similar setup. I got lost, was it sufficient to put the dxs_support in the boot line to get stereo sound working? raf -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
