Asus Digital Entertainment PC AB-V100 - Manual (Page 42)

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4.2.3 Multi-channel audio feature
The ADI AD1980 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).
5. Click the Apply button.
6. Click the Test button to display the
Test Listening Environment
window.
7. Select the audio test path from the
drop-down menu.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.