SPDIF in to 5.1 speaker

I have a MEGA 180, in the front theres a SPDIF input
And I've pluged a standart 5.1 speaker set on the 3 connectors on the back
(spk, line out and mic)
I've configured Windows to play the in 5.1
But It looks that the SPDIF In does NOT work, I cant
pass the sound from SPDIF to the speakers...
Can anyone help me
thanks

Lets Keep this thread alive, i need the SPDIF in
I did the same thing with no result at all
No sound what so ever from my DVD or Xbox
Looking through all the options as Standard sound settings, NVidia soundsetting and showshifter soundsettings but............... not one tone
Temp is still a problem
I'm starting to feel things like return this beta machine back to the test facillity from MSI, cous thats where it belongs (BETA PRODUCT)
I managed to do the fine Art of Lapping and Hacksaw the HDD console
On the other way things like showshifter works allricht with this setup
I'm going to try all the in and outputs this weekend, see what wil work and what not

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If that fails.
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OK, I've read around and I'm still confused, so I have some questions that hopefully you peeps can answer:
) SPDIF is a digital connection correct?
2) Can SPDIF carry 5. signals?
3) Whats better, optical or coax?
The next question is related to my speaker system...
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More about that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_sound
Message Edited by SoNic2367 on 0-22-2006 0:44 PM

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Gion (per rep spelling) stated return will be handled through warrantee/support department). He stated HP does not allow them to release a badge number. Ticket# xxxxxx3374.
(Transferred to warrantee/support department)
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FEB 16th 2009 1:15 am
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RCA SPDIF - which is either Stereo PCM signal or AC-3/DTS Bitstream
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1. Optical/TOSLINK
2. 3.5 mm jack (labeled "headphones")
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2. 9-pin DIN
3. 3.5 mm jacks (two of them, labeled "Line In" and "Rear In")
The manual for the speaker system is here:
http://download.cambridgesoundworks....s/DTT2500D.pdf
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