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  1. 25th Nov 2006 05:22 #1
    AuroEdge
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    I have a Dell E1705 laptop. I was informed when I purchased the laptop that it could output surround sound signals. What additional hardware/software do I need in order to output an audio signal from my laptop to a surround sound capable receiver? Do I just need a headphone jack to rca composite audio jacks cable?
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  2. 25th Nov 2006 05:26 #2
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    I'd look for digital coax or optical output.

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    Originally Posted by mats.hogberg
    I'd look for digital coax or optical output.

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    I looked for both and have neither. The only specific output is a headphone port. I believe my laptop has something to do with S/PDIF but I am not entirely familiar with it.
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    yes that is the connection you need. it should be a small square like connector. to get full surround sound you will need a stereo/theatre system and can accept a spdif input and decode dolby digital and/or dts. also you will need the digital cable to connect the two, which is a little expensive due to it being fiber optic.
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    PCMCIA using coaxial:
    http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=10769&campid=20445
    USB using optical:
    http://www.turtlebeach.com/site/products/audioadvantage/
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