I am trying to connect a Z68X-UD3H-B3 mobo mounted in a Corsair 500r case to an old Philips surround sound system (MX3900D). I tried to run an optical digital cable from the computer to a small converter which supported the digital coax that my system has. $50 later I still have no audio. I thought toslink was the same as digital optical but I have no clue what I'm doing. Will someone please help me figure out what I need to do to get the best sound available with my setup? Thanks ahead of time...
P.S. My sound system has no HDMI.
Edit: I want to use the SPDIF out port on the computer, but the system doesn't have the same port. The more I read the more it seems like I'm trying to connect a cable that transmits light to a port that receives electricity. If I say @#%@ it and just go with RCA cables, which ports do I use on the back of the computer as there are six? They are...white/black/orange and pink/green/blue.
P.S. My sound system has no HDMI.
Edit: I want to use the SPDIF out port on the computer, but the system doesn't have the same port. The more I read the more it seems like I'm trying to connect a cable that transmits light to a port that receives electricity. If I say @#%@ it and just go with RCA cables, which ports do I use on the back of the computer as there are six? They are...white/black/orange and pink/green/blue.