Connecting Creative SOUND BLASTER X-FI HD to PC using optical cable.

[eXimpo]

Good evening,

I have Creative SOUND BLASTER X-FI HD external sound card, that is connected to my laptop through UBS port. I'm using RCA cables to connect it to my receiver, that is powering speakers.
I just built myself new gaming PC, that has ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO MB, and it has "Optical S/PDIF out port", so i was wondering if i can connect my PC to that sound card as well?
I'm confused, because on MB port is called "Optical S/PDIF out port", but on sound card port is "Optical In: TOSLINK". I have no idea if they are compatible, so would appreciate any help in that matter.

 

[price_th]

You don't need the sound card if your mother board has an optical out port. Just connect from your PC optical out port directly to your receiver optical in port.

 

[eXimpo]

Sorry forgot to mention receiver model. It's stereo receiver YAMAHA R-S500, and unfortunately it doesn't have optical input.

 

[reedo_43]

Toslink is the same this as optical, not sure if I answered you question.

 

[eXimpo]

Toslink is the same this as optical, not sure if I answered you question.

So it'll work if i connect "S/PDIF OUT" to "TOSLINK in"?

 

[reedo_43]

Yes. Don't be scared just try it. You can not damage anything.