Asus P4PE 5.3.5 Multi-channelaudio feature, Setting to multi-channelaudio, Advanced, ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide, SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application, The, The

5.3.5 Multi-channel audio feature

The ADI AD1980 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.

When using Windows 98SE, make sure that you installed the QFE item before the audio drivers. Otherwise, you may encounter problems when using the audio feature. See page 5-3.

Setting to multi-channel audio

After installing the audio driver, you can adjust the audio settings to avail the 6-channel feature onboard.

1.Open the Control Panel and double- click on the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

2.The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window appears. Click the Volume tab, and check the box opposite the Place volume icon in the taskbar to have convenient access to the volume control panel.

3.Click on the Advanced... button under speaker settings. Click OK.

The Advanced Audio Properties window appears showing the default speaker setup Desktop stereo speakers. This speaker setup supports 2-channel speakers as shown in the window.

ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-21