Clark Martin wrote: > At 4:51 PM -0500 1/17/05, Colin wrote: > >> All right, this feels like a really stupid question, but how can I >> change the sound output under OS 8.1 from "Built-in" to line out? For >> some reason, there's no choice of output. > > > Built-in means the sound output hardware built into the motherboard. > The only alternative would be a sound output PCI card. > > If you want to switch from built-in speaker to the headphone hack or > such just plug something in. If you are talking about the line out of > say a 7500 / 7500 series then IIRC the line out is at a fixed level, > unaffected by volume control. So just turn the volume off / mute it. > > What model are you talking about?
PowerMac 8500. I've got something plugged in but I'm not hearing anything. Could it be because it's a mono plug (as opposed to the common stereo plugs)? Mono plugs work in stereo jacks; I've done it numerous times before. -- Colin -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
