pico itx question

**chris350** · 06-09-2009, 07:29 PM

ok, so im still working on my set up and I have a pico itx system. Now i've seen that the pico can do 4 channel audio output as well as 5.1 or more..I would like to know where can i get the cables to get at least 4 channel audio. cause everything on a pico board is connected by pin headers. I got the manual and understand it somewhat, but where do I get the pin header cables, its an aritgo kit thats doing 2 channel sounds now

so my two questions are
Where do i get that pin header cable?
and
is it worth to do 4 channel audio or just split the two channels into 4 cause im am going to use an amplified system set up.?

**tempgp** · 06-28-2009, 07:26 PM

on VIA Arena site they have kit with enclosure and it has all calbes you need for extra $200, or otherwise go to Mouser Electronix and get yourself 3mm pin connectors ( i think thats 3 mm)

as to aydio thats all depand on ur amp
if ur amp is 2 channels thaen u need stereo source if its 4 ch thehn u do w/ 4 sources

**chris350** · 06-28-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks. I will check both out. My amp is a 4 channel amp.

**tempgp** · 06-28-2009, 09:16 PM

then go w/ 4 ch
also ast to pins just take a ruler and measure the distance between pins and thats tipe of connector u need.

**chris350** · 07-02-2009, 06:43 PM

thanks. I will have to check the pins. does anyone know what the difference is when connection the cables? which is ground..AGN or the other one?

**tempgp** · 07-02-2009, 06:59 PM

whats your model #?
You can go to Via Arena site and find all info about your board

**chris350** · 07-02-2009, 07:33 PM

its the pico itx 10000...the 1GHZ version.

i have the manual that describes all of it. but there is two grounds that i can see...one is AGND and the other is just GND

**tempgp** · 07-02-2009, 07:46 PM

i cant find that model

under pico
but for 700 model here is a linnk, u need User Manual - Pin Assigment document
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/em..._id=690&tabs=1

**chris350** · 07-02-2009, 10:23 PM

that one:

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/em...erboard_id=472

**tempgp** · 07-02-2009, 11:27 PM

ok on the page u have me click downloads and at the bottom u will se User Manual, go to page #23. There us a pinout for your Audio and manual is self explanatory. If u use 4ch then u use Line out L/R connected to GRD and Suround L/R each connected to ground

u may also want to use ferrite rig to reduce noice is you are not using spdif