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Chapter 5: Software support
5.4 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software for more information.
5.4.1 Multi-channel audio feature
The ADI AD1888 AC ‘97 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.
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).
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Refer to page 2-20 for the function of the Line In, Line Out, and Mic
ports in 4/6-channel audio configuration.
5. Click the Apply button.