Asus P5WDG2 WS PROFESSIONAL Computer Hardware User Manual


 
ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 5-23
5.3.7 SoundMAX
®
High Definition Audio utility
The ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio
capability through the SoundMAX
®
audio utility with AudioESP™ software to
deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements
high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced
voice-input technologies.
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from
the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the
SoundMAX
®
audio utility.
You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this
setup.
SoundMAX
®
requires Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000/XP or later version.
Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed before
installing SoundMAX
®
.
Jack Retasking function works on High Denition front panel audio
ports only.
If the SoundMAX
®
audio utility is correctly installed,
you will nd the SoundMAX
®
icon on the taskbar.