Asus S-presso Setting to multi-channelaudio, 5.4.3Multi-channelaudio feature

5.4.3Multi-channel audio feature

The ADI AD1888 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.

Setting to multi-channel audio

After installing the audio driver, follow these instructions to adjust the audio settings and avail the onboard 6-channel audio feature.

1.From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.

2.The Listening Environment tab 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.Select the audio test path from the drop-down menu.

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