Setting up a 5.1 sound system with a laptop

[hatetea58]

I recently purchased a new HP notebook computer.

Right now I have a 5.1 sound system hooked up to my desktop using the three analog jacks (green, orange and black).
I plan to sell my desktop and just use the notebook from now on.

I purchased a dock with the notebook which has an SPDIF port.

If possible, how do I connect my 5.1 sound system to the dock?

[Eric B]

It is quite possible to do. You may need to use an amplifier for getting the things to work out. Do check for the same. I hope this may then help you out to get the issue sorted. Do look for the same.