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Software information - audio driver

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5.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. 5.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature The ADI AD1888 AC '97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the 6-channel audio feature. You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup. Setting to multi-channel audio After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature. 1. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. 2. The Listening Environment tab allows you to set to multi-channel speakers, enable or disable the Virtual Theater Surround, and select Acoustic Environments and Virtual Ear. 3. The default setting is Stereo Speakers (2-channel). To set to a 6-channel speaker system, click the arrow under Speaker Setup to display a list of options. 4. Select the option Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround). Refer to page 2-20 for the function of the Line In, Line Out, and Mic ports in 4/6-channel audio configuration. 5. Click the Apply button. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support
5.4
Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software for more information.
5.4.1
Multi-channel audio feature
The
ADI AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio
capability. Install the
SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application
from the
support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the
6-channel audio feature.
Setting to multi-channel audio
After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio
settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature.
1.
From the taskbar, double-click on
the
SoundMAX Digital Integrated
Audio
icon to display the
SoundMAX Control Panel
.
2.
The
Listening Environment
tab
allows you to set to multi-channel
speakers, enable or disable the
Virtual Theater Surround
, and
select
Acoustic Environments
and
Virtual Ear
.
3.
The default setting is
Stereo
Speakers
(2-channel). To set to a
6-channel speaker system, click
the arrow under
Speaker Setup
to
display a list of options.
4.
Select the option
Surround
Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround)
.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Refer to page 2-20 for the function of the Line In, Line Out, and Mic
ports in 4/6-channel audio configuration.
5.
Click the
Apply
button.