Connecting z906speakers to the ASRock Z790 PG Ligh |
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alonIsrael
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Posted: 12 Jan 2023 at 11:44pm |
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Can anyone tell me how do I connect 5.1 Logitech z906 surround speakers to the ASRock Z790 PG Lightning? Explanatory images are here: https://imgur.com/a/34NYi6n The upper 2 audio jacks are missing, I don't understand this choice by Asrock. |
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Xaltar
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From what I remember you need to hook up the speakers (5.1/7.1) to the rear IO
outputs and the front panel outputs. Unfortunately the Phantom Gaming Lightning is a "budget" board. ASRock do this quite often, sacrificing something less used (like the extra audio outputs on the back) in favor of keeping more important features like bigger heatsinks on the VRMs etc. It's a cost balance thing. ASRock tend to provide great value in their price points, often retaining higher end features that similarly priced boards from other manufacturers drop. If memory serves, the last time I used a 7.1 setup on a board with outputs in this configuration it required that I utilize both the rear and front panel audio outputs. I picked up a PCI slot mounted audio output module from Ebay and moved the front ports to the back for convenience. The other alternative is a dedicated sound card. |
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alonIsrael
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My model doesn't have a front audio jack If I understand you correctly.
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Xaltar
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It should, there is a header for it on the motherboard. The only thing your board
lacks is the physical audio jacks on the rear IO. Instead of 6 or 5 + optical you only have the 3. To use your 5.1 setup you need to connect 2 of your channels (one jack) to the front panel output. It's just called front panel, you can have the jacks located anywhere you like but typically the case has built in jacks on the front that connect to the board via a header. You can buy (very cheaply) a set of jacks on a PCI slot cover with the same header attached to them, thus allowing you to move the front panel jacks to the rear. Sorry if I was confusing in my last post. You should be able to use your 5.1 setup just fine. You may need to use extender cables so you can connect one of your outputs to the front panel (the output on your case) but other than that, you shouldn't need to do anything. Getting a rear mounted output is optional, just to tidy up cables. Edited by Xaltar - 13 Jan 2023 at 3:32am |
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