Can I use my logitech 5.1 system on this laptop?

[jackeet]

Hello all, so I want to know if i can use my logitech 5.1 surround sound system on this laptop? The surround sound has 3 jacks (1 green, 1 red/pink and 1 black) I can't figure how to set up, as on my actual pc I have more jack slots than on my laptop, if i plug one of the cables into the headphone jack on the laptop then I can only get the front 2 speakers working? Do I have the correct sound card or do I need another device to allow all the jacks to be placed in correct slots? Help is appreciated.

Chassis & Display Vortex Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080)
Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4700MQ (2.40GHz) 6MB
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Memory Card Reader Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Thermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card Intel 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio + SPDIF/MIC/Headphone Jack
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Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
DVD Recovery Media Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve

 

[nathanjrb]

What model is the Logitech 5.1?

I imagine you could feed a male-male minijack out the headphone port into the 5.1 but it would only be stereo...

 

[jackeet]

It is the logitech x-530 mate, i really want to get this to work.

 

[steaky360]

I think you'd need an external soundcard to get your speakers working correctly unfortunately (ie an external device with the requisite female-jack outputs)

 

[jackeet]

Ok mate thanks for reply. Could you link me to one, just so i know what im looking for. Greatly appreciated.

 

[steaky360]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=external+soundcard+usb&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=25759819376&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=86207162836083326&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8hy8th82a7_b

A USB Soundcard is what you're looking for, I've not used one before so cant comment on quality unfortunately.

 

[jackeet]

Cheers pal, considering getting this one, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CREATIVE-...uterComponents_SoundCards&hash=item5afb1a6801