Captain_Jon
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Need some help... I recently bought a Plextor PX-708A (an internal recordable DVD and CD writer) and I would like to connect this unit to the motherboard (A7N8X Deluxe). However I have no idea where I can get the proper cable...
The Plextor has a 2-pin Digital Audio Output connector. The board has a 6-pin SPDIF connector (only 5 pins are active). The 5 pins are SPDIF In / Ground / +5v / SPDIF Out / Ground.
Are there special SPDIF cables that allow me to do connect these units? If so where and what are they called?
If not, what do I need to connect... do I only need a 2-pin cable to connect the Plextor to the SPDIF In pins on the motherboard or do I need to connect the +5v also?
Am I right in thinking that I have to make this digital connection in order to have my DVD player pass the digital audio signal to any SPDIF output ?
The Plextor has a 2-pin Digital Audio Output connector. The board has a 6-pin SPDIF connector (only 5 pins are active). The 5 pins are SPDIF In / Ground / +5v / SPDIF Out / Ground.
Are there special SPDIF cables that allow me to do connect these units? If so where and what are they called?
If not, what do I need to connect... do I only need a 2-pin cable to connect the Plextor to the SPDIF In pins on the motherboard or do I need to connect the +5v also?
Am I right in thinking that I have to make this digital connection in order to have my DVD player pass the digital audio signal to any SPDIF output ?