ASUS P5E64 WS Manual Do Utilizador

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Chapter 5: Software support

The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio 

capability through the SoundMAX

®

 audio utility with AudioESP™ software to 

deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high 

quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input 

technologies.
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the 

support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the 

SoundMAX

®

 audio utility.

If the SoundMAX

®

 audio utility is correctly installed, you 

will find the SoundMAX

®

/ SoundMAX

®

 BlackHawk icon 

on the taskbar.

You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.