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    G73JH Sound Card

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Detached, Nov 24, 2010.

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    Could anyone please tell me if G73JH-A2 got an onboard sound card or a dedicated one?

    Also a review would be deeply appreciated. Does it support 7.1?
     
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    Sound is integrated using the following hardware:

    Intel HDA Controller (part of the HM55 chipset)
    - Realtek ALC269 HDA Codec (speakers/mic/digital-out)
    ATI HDA Controller (part of Mobility Radeon HD 5870) (HDMI-out)


    7.1 is supported via HDMI AFAIK.
     
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    Thanks for the reply.

    Does It mean I can connect a 7.1 headset into the mic out and audio out ports by the left and I would get 7.1 sound?
     
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    No, I don't believe it's wired that way, although I don't know if anyone's tried.

    You should be able to get 5.1 off the headphone jack using a digital connection (mini TOSLINK plug).
     
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