7.1 Introduction
The PPC-S123's onboard audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound and FM music synthesis (ESFM) by using the ES-1938 audio controller from ESS Technology, Inc. The audio interface can record, compress, and play back voice, sound, and music with a built-in mixer control. The PPC-S123's onboard audio interface also supports the Plug and Play (PnP) standard and provides PnP configuration for audio, FM, and MPU-104 logical devices. It is compatible with Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro version 3.01, voice, and music functions. The ESFM synthesizer is register compatible with the OPL3 and has extended capabilities.
7.2 Installation of Audio Driver
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures detailed below. You must know which operating system you are using in your PPC-S123, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Just follow the steps in the flow chart. You can quickly and successfully complete the installation, even though you are not familiar with instructions for Windows.
Important: The following windows illustrations are examples only.You must follow the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which then appear on your screen.
Note 1: The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout this chapter.
Note 2: <Enter> means pressing the "Enter" key on the keyboard.
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