HP m9040n Getting Started Guide - Page 32

6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables 8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo system to a computer requires audio cables that are long enough to reach from the computer to the stereo. You also must purchase Y adapter or mini-extension cables. NOTE: Y adapter and mini-extension cables are purchased separately. 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater system with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/ amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or type S) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 28 Getting Started Updated Information