1.From the taskbar, double-click on the

SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.

2.The Listening Environment screen 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).

5.Click the Apply button.

6.Click the Test button to display the Test Listening Environment window.

7.Click the arrow under Select Audio Test Path to display a list of options. Choose your desired setting.

8.After selecting an option, test your setting by clicking the Play Test Noise button. While testing, you will see a black circle moving on the screen indicating the audio path.

The Play Test Noise button becomes Stop Playing button. Click this button at any time to stop playing.

Sound MAX Digital Integrated Audio icon

Audio path indicator

9.Click the Close button when done.

10.The MIDI Music Synthesizer screen allows you to select a setting for the MIDI.

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