5.1 + Hel80 SPDIF

So.
I've read some other posts about this.. but i'm still unclear on how this works..
I want to buy These http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121121 speakers..but im confused on to how they would hook up to my laptop.
I can't really read what it says on the back here

but would i just change the audio output to spdif and use some kind of cable? What cable do i need? I don't know how to check if these speakers support this. Would i need to get a pcmia card? Or is there a way to set the microphone to a 2ch audio out? ..but then what about the sub? Lemme know what i need to do this please!

Thanks !
-James

 

The headphone port on the HEL 80 and its small brother, the HGL30 is capable of optical out. The light only turns on when the proper plug is in the jack. I can't tell from the image whether it supports optical in or not (I'm guessing it does) but if not, get a TOSlink Adapter (google it).

Hope that helps!

 

ah! I get it now, i remember seeing a digital audio option in the older audio driver...but its not there anymore..where do i get it? I have the realtek one with the crabby thing I open up and its blue and bubbly..if that helps lol.

 

It should just work if you plug in the proper optical plug. After plugging in the speakers, just set your audio in the realtek program to 5.1 surround.

 

could you link me to the cable i need =P ?
thanks

 

I'm not sure. I looked though the other thread you just posted on as well, and I can understand your confusion. Maybe someone else can answer that?

 

yea lets just ignore this thread lol, i think i was first@!! grrrr lol