Connecting 5.1 Surround Sound to PC

[Joshcore]

I just got a set of Arena 675 5.1 multimedia speakers by Labtec from a friend. I followed the instruction manual and connected it to my PC, but I can't get all of them working. I'm using onboard sound so I don't have a sound card. What do I need to do to get them all to work?

[rich218]

What are you testing the sound with? are you using the actual testing application that came with the speakers? does it test each speaker individually?

Make sure you have the latest drivers from the website and double check the connections in the back of your computer.

Not all programs can use 5 speakers, make sure you're using one that is definitely compatible.

[Kov-Ice]

HERE (http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?detailid=43&CategoryID=1&DetailName=Specification&MenuID=52&LanID=9) is the ECS support page for your mobo. It lists audio support as:

C-Media CMI9738 4-channel audio CODEC
Compliant with AC'97 2.2 specification
I dunno, but do either of those support 5.1 audio? Also, you'll find links to updated drivers on that page. If it is supported, you may just need the correct drivers installed.