5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
5.4.3 Audio configurations
The Realtek
®
ALC850 AC ʻ97 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 Realtek ALC850 Audio Driver
and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard
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.
Sound Effect options
The Realtek
®
ALC850 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening
environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select
pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.
The Jack-sensing and UAJ
®
technology features are supported on the
Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic jacks only.
Realtek SoundEffect icon