Audigy 4 connected to Altec Lansing ADA

Hi
I have just got a Audigy 4 card and Altec Lansing ADA880 Dolby digital speakers. When I connect them using the analog socket in my speaker system there is no sound in the 2 rear speakers , how do I fix this ? as there used to be sound with my previous creative labs li've digital 024 card.
There is also an option of the S/P DIF digital connection of my Altec Lansing ADA880 Dolby digital speakers. what kind of lead do I need to connect this to my Audigy 4 ?
thanks inadvance

Hey!? Fourteen people have viewed my post but no replies. What is wrong? Is it too difficult for all of you Gooroos out there or what? How about a reply from one of you hot Creative tecs!? While I am rather simple minded about these things, it seems like a simple enough problem for those of you who know this stuff. I have a nice new sound card that I can't hook to my speaker system. Help!

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