Windows 7: mobo audio input help

hi all
just a quickie, not realy a problem just not quite sure lol.
i have just bought a new surround sound setup with 3 leads to conect 2 pc.
am i reading this right? the 3 inputs on my mobo are 1xmic 1xheadphone 1xaux.but wen using a surround system they all change 2 inputs for the speakers?
soz 4 being a dumb ass lol. just dont wanna kill anythin

thanx in advance 4 the help folks

it looks that way - i dunno what you're supposed to do if you want to use the mike whilst gaming in 5.1 - is there not a mike input on the front?

it seems to be a trend amongst hardware designers to double up the 'ports' like that - for instance, on my netbook, the same jack socket is used for headphones and mike. you have to buy a special gizmo if you want to use both at the same time. is it really an economy thing - how much money do they really save by not giving us extra sockets?

don't worry, you shouldn't break or fry anything if you stick it into the wrong hole...


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*edit* re-reading your post, you haven't got three inputs? speaker sockets are 'outputs'. maybe i'm being pedantic, but there is an important distinction.

hi mikey, cheers 4 the quick reply. as for the mic i can use the front mic input. im pretty sure i can enable it in via deck.
wot do u mean by where did i get the idea there is 3 inputs? u mean on pc or surround speakers?
the 3 inputs on the mobo r in the pic and there r 3 jack plugs either end of lead.
u pickled me lol

edit just clocked ur edit. lol! got me thinking then. i know they r outputs but is was just the word i chose lol as im gonna input the jacks.

cheers 4 the help, much apreciated

That's correct. But you should try not to confuse inputs and outputs.

By the way, did you see Stormy's reply to your other question? ;

hear differnt apps through headset n speakers 2gether

Regards....Mike Connor

hi mike cheers
yeah i know the sketch with ins n outs lol. i just said inputs for less typin. rather than each 1. the pic explained so i didnt.
my apologies.
as for the other post. nah i had'nt seen stormys post but hav just replied. im waiting on delivery of a sound card so holding back on that 1.

thanks 4 ur help folks