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What is the typical max voltage out of a PC speaker Jack?

I'm trying to use CD4051BCN chip to channel some speaker outputs from a computer. these chips handle analog voltages from +/-5V. What is the audio line max/min Voltage coming out of the desktop PC? I ...
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Can a Computer Motherboard Speaker/Buzzer output voltage switch a relay?

Most 12v relays I've come across require 4v to switch on. I don't have a voltmeter handy to test my computer motherboards voltage output, and if it did give out +4v and held a long enough duration ...