ExpressCard X-Fi for Notebo

Hi all! Is there a way to enable SPDIF output on the above-mentioned card? Because when I double click on the icon in lower right corner of my screen and open creative console launcher the only buttons I see are
speakers & headphones
eax
3D
crystalizer
graphic equalizer
mixer
performance
and
playback through notebook speakers.
I do not have treble and bass knobs except for a big volume knob.
My audio panel is not like this one at all! http://www.creative.com/products/soundblaster/howto/show_flash.asp?filename=EntertainmentInter_Dts.swf
Meaning that I do not have all those DTS and Dolby Digital buttons.
Someone, please help me!
Thanks a lot!

With this ExpressCard Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook sound card you will have no DTS and Dolby Digital features (buttons) in any of the modes. To Watch your DVDs in cinematic surround sound with PowerDVD software featuring DTS and Dolby Digital-EX decoding (free download with purchase) is included in the software suite you have. As for enabling the SPDIF output, you can only do this within the PowerDVD software (Under configuration>Audio) Select "SPDIF Out".

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