1.Package contents

Check your ASUS Xonar DSX audio card package for the following items:

•ASUS Xonar DSX PCIE audio card

•S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1

•Low Profile Bracket x1

•Support CD

•Quick Start Guide

2.System requirements

To ensure a successful installation of the Xonar DSX card, your computer must meet the following requirements:

•One PCIE 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card

•Microsoft® Windows® Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005

•Intel® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or AMD® Athlon 1400 CPU or faster CPU

•256 MB (or above) DRAM system memory

•60 MB available HDD space for driver installation package

•CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation

•High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity sound of the card

3.Hardware introduction

3.1Xonar DSX card layout

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ASUS Xonar DSX Quick Start Guide