1.Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power.
2.Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS.
Instant Music function keys (Set 1)
CD | PLAY/PAUSE | STOP/EJECT | PREVIOUS | NEXT | VOL. DOWN | VOL. UP |
ON/OFF |
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To guide you in using Instant Music, place the Instant Music label over the function keys on the keyboard. The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your motherboard package.
Instant Music function keys (Set 2)
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3.Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port on the rear panel for audio output. You may also connect a headphone to the headphone port on the optical drive front panel, if available.
4.Place an audio CD on the drive.
5.Press <Esc> to turn Instant Music on.
6.Press <F1> or the <Space Bar> to play the first track on the CD.
If there is no CD on the drive and you press <F>1 or the <Space Bar>, the drive tray ejects.
7.Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume.
8.Press <F2> or <Enter> once to stop playing the CD. Press <F2> or <Enter> one more time to eject the CD.
Chapter 5: Software support |