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Seeking guidance on dividing usage between Soundblaster Z in Windows 10 and built-in audio on Linux Manjaro

Seeking guidance on dividing usage between Soundblaster Z in Windows 10 and built-in audio on Linux Manjaro

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paulkadots
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05-23-2016, 10:59 PM
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I just set up Linux Manjaro on my PC with a separate HD boot drive for Windows 10. Since Linux doesn’t support my Creative Soundblaster Z, I’m using its built-in sound. When I boot into Windows 10, I connect the speaker jacks to the Soundblaster card for surround sound, and for Linux, I need to connect them to the motherboard’s sound sockets. I require a splitter that can fit both the motherboard and the Soundblaster jack, allowing me to use the same speakers in both systems without moving the jacks. Moving them back and forth is frustrating. I’m having trouble finding one. Any suggestions?
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paulkadots
05-23-2016, 10:59 PM #1

I just set up Linux Manjaro on my PC with a separate HD boot drive for Windows 10. Since Linux doesn’t support my Creative Soundblaster Z, I’m using its built-in sound. When I boot into Windows 10, I connect the speaker jacks to the Soundblaster card for surround sound, and for Linux, I need to connect them to the motherboard’s sound sockets. I require a splitter that can fit both the motherboard and the Soundblaster jack, allowing me to use the same speakers in both systems without moving the jacks. Moving them back and forth is frustrating. I’m having trouble finding one. Any suggestions?

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ProSkipperz
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05-24-2016, 05:32 PM
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When using 3.5mm, a single female to dual male adapter is sufficient. For longer cables needed to reach, use an extension cable.
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ProSkipperz
05-24-2016, 05:32 PM #2

When using 3.5mm, a single female to dual male adapter is sufficient. For longer cables needed to reach, use an extension cable.