Connecting Cambridge Soundworks speakers to a new Dell 4700

New system: Dell 4700. Soundcard is a Soundblaster Live! 24 bit. Stereo outputs are confirmed to work because my headphones pick up sound (in the headphone jack, as well as the stereo outputs). Creative audio software.
Old speakers: Cambridge Soundworks, 2 small cube speakers and a subwoofer with a dedicated power supply. About 3 years old. System worked like a charm (and still does) in my old computer.
My new computer sound outputs are just fine. My old speakers work fine. But the two together aren't working. I've been troubleshooting all evening. Dell tech support was also clueless. Anyone able to offer some advice from the audio side of things?
Thanks!

Bmsavage,
There are a couple things to check. First off make sure any headphones in the front of the computer are unplugged (this can disable the rear outputs).
Now try connecting like this:
1) Connect the speaker side of your volume control to the line in on the subwoofer.
2) Connect the source side of your volume control to the Green Jack on the Live! 24bit
3) Insure that the volume on the control is turned up and the speakers are powered up and test sound
Jeremy

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