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Do all computers output digital thru USB?

Forgive my newbee question but I want to output a digital signal to my USB DAC from my computer. How do I know if my computer outputs digital thru its USB port or analog? How do I get a digital stream to output to my DAC? Thanks for the look and the help. Really.
pugstub
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pugstub OP
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Just tried it and still can't figure it out. I am using Windows Vista not XP so it seems to be different. can anyone with familiarity with Vista help? Thanks
riffer
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The computer should set up the DAC as soon as you attach the USB cable. If not, the DAC probably comes with drivers that should be loaded first.
singleendedsingle
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Many newest stuff, requires a previous installation of drivers in order to work properly. Like riffer said, maybe you need to install drivers first.
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swampwalker
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Sorry, Pugstub. I've got XP.
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pugstub OP
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OK, thanks to all those that responded.
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