Newbie Question on Selecting USB Output


My main system is non-computer based, but I'm thinking of connecting a relatively inexpensive USB-DAC and comparable speakers to an office computer. My question is, does merely connecting the USB-DAC to the USB output jack on the computer cause the computer generated signal to go to the USB port or do I have to change computer settings to bypass the computer's sound card? And if I have to change a setting, does it involve merely clicking on a different choice or will I have to install something?

I'm using a Dell PC running Windows 7.

Thanks for any help you can provide.
dougmc

Showing 1 response by elevick

I'm running 7 on several pc's. When I hook up a DAC, the PC recognizes it automatically. My main pc will even disable the 1/8" speaker jack when I plug in a DAC. I guess it depends on your soundcard?