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    5.1 + Fl90

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by skitpt, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. skitpt

    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    How can i connect some 5.1 speakers to the laptop ? Can i use the microphone input as output ? I really cant see how to do it ... =/

    Thanks
     
    skitpt, Jan 1, 2008
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    jefwif Notebook Guru

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    do you have a headphone jack? try that.
     
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  3. skitpt

    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes i do, but i need two outputs to connect to the speakers, or else it only will have 2.1 i guess. =/

    The speakers are the x-530 from logitech.
     
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    custom90gt Doc Mod Super Moderator

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    I think the only thing you can do is invest in an external sound card. I'm in the same boat, using my Klipsch promedia 5.1s as 2.1s...
     
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  5. skitpt

    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    That really sucks ... Are you sure we cant turn the mic input into an output ?
     
    skitpt, Jan 1, 2008
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    Dirt Notebook Evangelist

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    You can use X-Fi XpressCard plus 5.1 extension modul.
    I personally have 5.1, but intend of buying sound card I preferred 2.0 Microlab Solo-6C speakers with much more descent sound compared to most low budget 2.1 and 5.1 systems.
     
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    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    skitpt, Jan 1, 2008
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    Yes, you can reassign the input to output. The problem lies in the fact that the FL90 can only do 4 channel High Definition audio to my understanding. Some people may misinterpret HD Surround Sound for 5.1 but this is not the case. I hope this has been helpful.
     
    TravisA, Jan 1, 2008
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    I've tried reassigning the ports, but I can't find anything that would let me do it (i've done it in the past on other laptops).
     
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    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    If anyone knows how to reassing please tell me, cause i still couldnt find the definitions where to change that.

    Thanks
     
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    Compal's Realtek chip is 2-channel audio IC.
    So no can do.
     
    masterbw, Jan 1, 2008
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