Xbox360 + Audigy 2 NX == Optical connecti

I try to connect my xbox360 to optical in and it dosn,t work. No sound in speakers(creative Inspire T6060) please help

Thank for info. It's working ;] but I have sound only on 2 speakers ;/
Can I tourn on cmss or something to have sound on 6 speakers (not dolby sourround)?

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