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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the Xonar Essense ST.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
This chapter discusses how to install the audio card and its driver.
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Chapter 3: Connecting speakers and peripherals
This chapter discusses how to connect the speakers and peripherals to the
audio card.
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Chapter 4: Xonar Audio Center
This chapter provides information on the Xonar Audio Center, the graphical
user interface (GUI) of the audio card driver.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying
to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.