Audigy 2 platinum front panel h

Hi
I have got a problem with my audigy 2 platinum. I want to be able to plug in a guitar or other audio devices for that matter into the front bay. However i go into surround mixer to enable the device but can't find line in 2 or aux 2 listed anywhere. So no sound is heard. I have confirmed there is power to the front hub by checking the optical connection and confirming there is a red light. How can i get the inputs to work?. How do i enable them?.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Chris

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