Solved! Home theatre solution

[thakurjs1993]

How can I get Dolby digtial sound from my motherboard which is gigabyte h61m s1 my home theatre has a optical in but my motherboard didn't have a optical out it has a 3.5mm output only can we add a sound card or what to get 5.1 output pls help......

 

[hang-the-9]

Yes to use optical out you will need a soundcard with optical out, this should be OK https/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4M52YX8228&Description=sound%20card%20optical%20out&cm_re=sound_card_optical_out-_-29-132-020-_-Product