Problem with logitech Z-5500 with Creative X-Fi when connecting SPDIF

Hi all,
I just purched Logitech Z-5500 speakers and Creative X-FI Titanium and plugged it using SPDIF connection (optical).
I configured everything in my computer to work with SPDIF but still i see in the Z-5500 monitor that it's "Stereo" and i cannot hear DST or surround. The rear speakers do not work!
how should i configure it's
In my previous Realtek audio card i had an option for "speaker fill" and then i got good surround (but not with optical connection).

Hello Visionblind,
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