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Sound Blaster X-Fi Series
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Alienware ALX Desktop Manual
Sound Blaster X-Fi series sound cards do not feature an on board Game/MIDI port;
instead, this card features an AD_LINK port. Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card outputs are
detailed below from left to right:
AD_LINK AD_LINK
Connector
Sound Blaster X-Fi Inputs / Outputs
Connects to the External I/O Hub for transferring
data.
3 Line Out 3 jack Connects to Front Center, Subwoofer and Side
Left (only on 7.1 speaker systems) or Rear Center
(only on 6.1 speaker systems) inputs on powered
analog speakers, or an external amplifier for audio
output.
2 Line Out 2 jack Connects to Rear Left, Rear Right and Side Right
(only on 7.1 speaker systems) inputs on powered
analog speakers or an external amplifier for audio
output.
1 Line Out 1 jack Connects to speakers’ Front Left and Front Right
inputs on powered analog speakers or an external
amplifier. Also supports headphones.
LINE IN
or
DIGITAL_IO
AD_LINK 3 2 1 LINE IN or
DIGITAL_IO
Connects to Microphone and other audio sources
with a LINE OUTPUT via a 1/8-inch stereo mini
jack.