Using the optical input/ output on Audigy 2 zs: cable doesn't

So I've searched and can't find an answer on this forum
The optical cable that I have that fits into the back of my Playstation 2 does not fit into the mic in (which I thought is optical in as well)
So is it possible to have an optical cable go from a ps2 to the audigy 2 zs? Do I need a special optical cable?
Thanks, this may be a stupid question, but I am lost cause on the card it does say "optical in" but the optical cable doesn't fit it.
Thanks
DD

DD,
There isn't any optical I/O jack on the Audigy 2 ZS soundcard at all so you won't be able to use your optical cable with the soundcard unless you have the I/O dri've bay like those from the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum or Platinum Pro. Do you have those I/O dri've bay instead of just the soundcard?
JasonMessage Edited by Jason-CL on 09-3-2006 04:02 PM

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