What is digital audio S PDIF?

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a type of digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment to output audio over reasonably short distances. The name stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format but is also known as Sony/Philips Digital Interface.

What is front panel HD audio?

The front panel audio header on an Intel® Desktop Board lets you connect to a front panel audio module built into a system chassis. See the header pinout configuration below for connecting a chassis with Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) or AC’97 (Audio Codec ’97) audio.

Can I uninstall digital audio S PDIF?

Right-click on the S/PDIF icon (it may appear as “Realtek Digital Output,” “S/PDIF Output” or “S/PDIF,” depending on your sound card or motherboard) and select “Disable” from the contextual menu.

Where does Front Panel HD Audio go?

It goes on the audio header of your motherboard so you can get front panel sound.

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What does the Intel front panel cable do?

This cable consists of headphone and microphone ports, designed to work with Intel Front Panel Audio / AC97 header. Plugging of headphone on the front panel disconnects the motherboard’s speaker socket located at the back of the PC.

Where is the headphone plug on the front panel?

Plugging of headphone on the front panel disconnects the motherboard’s speaker socket located at the back of the PC. For HD (high definition) audio, normally it’s backward compatible with AC97 audio, please check your mother-board manual to confirm.

What do you need to know about HD Audio?

HD audio is primarily software, nothing to do with hookup hardware. Bottom line is, your front panel is stereo, ignore the HD label. You want surround, gotta go to the back panel, or anywhere with an optical out. Thanks guys for the detailed replies.