Asus XONARESSENCESTX Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
Trademarks ................................................................................................... v
License ......................................................................................................... v
1. Introduction .....................................................................................
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1.1 Package contents ..............................................................
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1.2 System requirements .........................................................
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1.3
Specications summary ..................................................... 2
2. Xonar Essence STX card layout ....................................................
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3. Installing the hardware ...................................................................
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3.1 Preparing your computer ...................................................
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3.2 Installing the Xonar Essence STX card .............................
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3.3 Connecting to a TV tuner card ...........................................
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4. Installing software ...........................................................................
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Installing the card driver .................................................................... 9
5. Connecting speakers and peripherals ........................................
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5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) ......
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5.2 Connecting stereo headphones ........................................
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5.3 Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers .................................
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5.4 Connecting microphone ...................................................
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5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources ...................................
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6. Xonar Audio Center
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6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI ..................................................
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6.2 Main Setting .....................................................................
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6.3 Mixer/Volume ...................................................................
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6.4 Effects ..............................................................................
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6.5 Karaoke ............................................................................
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6.6 FlexBass ..........................................................................
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6.7 Smart Volume Normalization ...........................................
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6.8 DS3D GX and DSP Modes ..............................................
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6.9 VocalFX ............................................................................
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7. Troubleshooting and FAQs ..........................................................
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[Troubleshooting] ............................................................................ 40
[FAQ] .........................................................................................
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