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Xonar Essence ST Audio card User Manual - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 3
this guide vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Package contents 1 System requirements 1 Specifications summary 2 Xonar Essence ST card layout Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 12 Connecting a microphone 13 Connecting Line-In audio sources 14 Chapter 4: Xonar Audio Center Xonar Audio Center - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 4
Appendix: Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 41 ASUS Contact information 45 iv - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 5
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no falure. If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com. - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 6
a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 7
you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the Xonar Essense ST. • Chapter 2: Getting Started This chapter discusses how to install the - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 8
Chapter 1 Product introduction Package contents • ASUS Xonar Essence ST PCI audio card • 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1 • 3.5mm-to-6.3mm adapter x1 • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1 • Support CD • Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 9
0002% (-113dB) for Line-In - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 10
2.5 supports EAX gaming sound effects and DirectSound 3D hardware enhanced functions for more games on Windows Vista/XP. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D compatible) DS3D GX 2.5 adds the latest VocalFX voice effects for online gaming or chatting. (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 11
/27 Environment Effects DirectSound3D® GX 2.5 & 1.0, EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound SW, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability Supports 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @16/24bit with very low latency *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 12
port Connect the Left audio cable (white) from your 2/2.1 channel speakers to this port. For multi-channel speaker systems, connect to the Front Left In port on the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to match your headphone impedance. This is to prevent damage to your headphone. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 13
the front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar Essence ST card, with the other end to the chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O Xonar Essence ST Audio Center's recording mixer. 8 Power connector Connects to the power cable of your power supply unit. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 14
on your computer. • For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your motherboard and sound cards. • Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals connected to with the screw you removed from the PCI slot's metal bracket. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 15
audio output. Using this setup, you can even turn on sound effects such as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. This gives you a better TV audio quality on your computer compared to that of your TV. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 16
from your support CD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4. When the installation is complete, you are prompted to restart your computer. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now or No, I will restart my computer later. 5. Click Finish. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 17
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3 Connecting speakers and peripherals Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar Essence ST supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive technologies, which transcode any audio, including the other end into the coaxial S/PDIF input on your decoder. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 11 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 19
Connecting stereo headphones Headphone Out The Headphone Out port has a built-in high-quality amplifier for headphones. Connect your stereo headphones to the headphone output ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 12 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 20
Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out 1 Front Left/Right Out The Left/Right Front Out to3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 13 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 21
, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 2 Microphone Input port Connect your external PC microphone to this port by using the bundled 6.3mmto-3.5mm adapter for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 14 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 22
-3.5mm adapter for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path. Refer to the Mixer section of the driver's user manual. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 15 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 23
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on the taskbar, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar Essence ST Audio > Xonar Essence ST Audio Center to launch the Xonar Audio Center. 4 Minimize button 1 Close button 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 1 Support link Click this button to go to the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 17 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 25
give access to quick sound effects combinations for Music, Games, DVD Video, and effect-free (Hi-Fi) modes. By default, DSP Mode is OFF. 18 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 26
The Xonar Essence ST card supports sample rates up to 192KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96K, 192KHz). Typical values: • Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are 44.1KHz; • The audio of DVD-Video is 48KHz; • DVD-Audio or other HD media may contain 96KHz or 192KHz high-definition audio content. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 27
as headphones and 2/2.1 speakers. Xonar Essence ST will play the channels and process the 3D/Dolby manually to test. 3 HP Advanced Setting Click this button to select the gain tuning according to your headphone impedance. The setting is also available for FP Headphone. 20 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 28
data format.) • Dolby Digital Live real-time 5.1ch encoding 3 Dobly Digital Live advanced upmixing option This advanced setting will automatically upmix stereo (2ch) content to 5.1 channel surround with Dolby Pro-Logic II when using Dolby Digital Live output. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 21 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 29
before changing this setting. 1 1 Audio Channels Recommended settings: • MP3, WMA, AAC, CD, VCD, 2D games => 2 channels • DVD-Video with Dolby Digtial or DTS 5.1 => 6 channels • DVD-Video with Dolby Digtial EX or DTS ES => 8 channels • 3D games => 8 channels 22 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 30
major features: • Expanding/upmixing audio to 7.1-channel surround sound • Virtualizing 7.1 surround sound over switch the right window to the Speaker Shifter page for manual adjustments. Settings will be retained even when a different Analog Subwoofer, counterclockwise ASUS Xonar Essence ST 23 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 31
audio, such as MP3, CD, and TV programs into immersive 5.1 or 7.1-channel surround. 2 3 4 1 1 Dolby Pro-Logic IIx enable/disable Tick this to switch the right window to the Pro-Logic IIx page for manual adjustments. 2 Center Width This parameter is used to set the spread ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 32
Headphone creates a stunning multi-channel surround experience over ordinary stereo the textbar to switch the right window to Dolby Headphone page for manual adjusting. 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter and Dolby Pro-Logic IIx can be more distant and diffused effect. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 25 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 33
with Dolby Pro Logic® II processing, delivers a virtual 5.1-channel surround listening experience from any high-quality stereo source. 2 the right window to a Dolby Virtual Speaker page for manual adjusting. 2 Reference Mode Dolby Virtual Speaker provides two modes 26 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 34
of the MIDI files • CD: CD-ROM digital playback (CD-DA) volume control • LEFT, RIGHT: the volume control for each speaker/channel Windows® Vista does not support WAVE, Synthesizer and CD-In volume controls. 6 Reset Reset all volume controls to the default settings ASUS Xonar Essence ST 27 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 35
volume page. 2 Left/Right balance This horizontal slider controls the volume between the left and right channels. 3 Recording volume slider Drag this slider down to decrease the recording volume. Drag up to low-cost PC microphone, we recommend that you enable this function. 28 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 36
: Recording from Line-in jack for external audio devices. • WAVE: Recording from digital wave audio you are playing on your PC. Windows® Vista does not support WAVE recording. 8 Reset Click to reset all volume controls to the default settings. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 29 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 37
effects in the dropdown list, which contains 23 more options. 3 Environment size There are three size settings for each environment: Large, Medium, and Small. 30 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 38
Defined" equalizer setting. 5 Add / save Click this "+" button to save your customized equalizer setting. 6 Delete Click this "-" button to delete a customized setting from the list. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 31 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 39
Karaoke The Xonar Essence ST provides powerful features for Karaoke, including KeyShifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone Echo. Key-Shifting changes the pitch Mic Echo function and adjust the gain for echo signals (30~16KHz). 5 Reset Reset all settings to defaults. 32 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 40
" speaker type. Usually, low-cost computer's 2-channel speakers are small-type speakers. Common 2.1 speakers with a subwoofer are categorized as Large speakers because the subwoofer redirects the bass signals inside the two channels to the subwoofer speaker automatically. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 33 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 41
~250Hz) for LFE (low-frequency effects) signals. Xonar Essence ST filters out the bass signals below the crossover frequency from small speaker channels and forwards them to the subwoofer. The higher the . Music 1 0dB (Full-scale) Music 2 SVN Off SVN On T -10 dB - 34 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 42
is illuminated by a red light if the volume is muted. 3 SVN display When SVN is enabled, "Smart Volume" lights up to display the volume level. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 35 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 43
API like OpenAL, DS3D GX does not require games to support OpenAL API. All existing games compatible with Microsoft DirectX and DirectSound 2D/3D are supported with DS3D GX technology. Before you start EAX and DS3D are applied to high-definition 96KHz/192KHz content. 36 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 44
3 4 2 5 1 1 GX Mode DirectSound 3D Game Extensions mode to support EAX and DirectSound 3D Hardware extensions for lots of DirectX/DirectSound3D games on Windows® Vista. 2 Mode This mode is set for DVD Movie playback. 5 Game Mode This mode is set for Games. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 37 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 45
for disguising your real voice or just for fun while chatting online. 5 App List You can add a VOIP application on the VOIP application List. 38 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 46
in the list, click Add. Ensure that you have installed the latest version of Skype or MSN Messenger. 3. Navigate to the application then click Open. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 39 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 47
if you want to enable it later. Tick the Don't remind me again checkbox if you do not want to see this message again. 40 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 48
Appendix Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting I cannot install the audio card driver on my not displayed on the taskbar, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar Essence ST Audio > Xonar Essence Audio Center to launch the Xonar Essence ST Audio Center. • Try installing the driver again. I cannot - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 49
support 192KHz decoding. Try changing it to 44.1K or 48KHz first. I cannot hear audio input (Mic, Line-in, or AUX) from my speakers. • Go to the Mixer recording page in the Xonar Essence ST out. If you still have problems, read the TV tuner card's software user manual. 42 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 50
other music to multi-channel surround sound in Home Theater environments. Xonar Essence ST also has an Ultra High Fidelity SNR at 192K/24bit, which delivers a high quality audio through an analog connection to your home theater system or high-end multi-channel speakers. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 43 - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 51
2-channel PCM data through the S/PDIF output port. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can select Dolby Digital Live encoding output from the S/PDIF out menu, which allows the Xonar Essence ST to deliver 5.1 surround sound for DVD movies, and even stereo music. 44 ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 52
® Vista, the sound effects and UI controls do not work. For Xonar sound cards on Windows® Vista, there are usually two audio devices: Xonar sound card. You could actually still get LPCM audio data monitoring from S/PDIF-Out port as analog Front channel output in this situation. ASUS Xonar Essence ST - Asus 90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z | User Manual - Page 53
www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49210295990 Fax +492102959911 Online support www.asus.com.de/support Website www.asus.com.de/news * Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact technical support. 46 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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