Kt4 onboard sound help req

ok im new so please some help someone right
i have a kt4 i understand it has onboard sound so i dont need a sound card ok how do i get it to work just pluge in the audio cable at the back to my hifi amp i take it
or do i have to enable something a step by step how to do it would help

Hi,
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Then you can follow instructions given in the Appendix A of KT4 Ultra Manual. The manual illustrates drivers installation, enabling 4-way or 6-way audio, plus illustrations of the control panel usages. Take this as installing home audiophile and it should be fun to do this. Enjoy :D

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