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    ASUS G2S + Logitech X-530 5.1 speakers

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by cargo, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. cargo

    cargo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I own a G2S and a set of Logitech X-530 5.1 speakers.

    What is the best way to achieve 5.1 surround sound on my G2S? Currently I can only plug the green plug into my G2S headphone/speaker jack and receive stereo sound. Inside the Realtek Audio Manager, the speaker selection is "greyed" out on Stereo only and I can't choose any other speaker setup. I assume that the software automatically detects whether I have the appropriate cable connecting my 5.1 speakers to the G2S and the options become available then?

    Any advice on which cables/adaptors need to be purchased to make this work would be much appreciated!
     
    cargo, Nov 12, 2009
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  2. Xazax

    Xazax Notebook Guru

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    With laptops i dont think 5.1 is really possible.. there are X-FI USB/Express but i dont think they support 5.1 or the higher models do but those are costly.
     
    Xazax, Nov 12, 2009
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    ASUS Customer Care Company Representative

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    5.1 can be achieved via Toslink connection only, no analog capability due to lack of output ports.
     
    ASUS Customer Care, Nov 13, 2009
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    cargo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the replies.

    Can you advise on how I would connect the Toslink cable? I assume I would need to purchase an adaptor which would be plugged into the standard headphone/speaker jack?
     
    cargo, Nov 13, 2009
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