SB Audigy2 ZS Line-in -- -6

Hi,
Is it normal that the line-inputs 2 and 3, limits the signal to -6 db. There's no problem with the Line /Mic-input because I can adjust the recordvolume by the separate knob.
Why are the line 2 and 3-inputs limited to -6 db? Or must there something wrong on my computer?
Thx,
Danny.

Fixed; For some reason, only a reboot was needed..

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