6.5Software information

6.5.1Realtek Audio Control Panel

The Realtek® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for three ports (Line-In, Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.

Follow the installation wizard to install the Audio ALC850 from the support CD that came with the system package.

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar.

From the taskbar, double-click on the

SoundEffect icon to display the

Realtek Audio Control Panel.

Realtek SoundEffect icon

The Jack-sensing and UAJ® technology features are supported on the Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic jacks only.

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