Intel GA-8I955X ROYAL - Manual (Page 76)

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4-1-5 Introduction of Designed for Dolby ® Master Studio TM
Motherboards that feature the Designed for Dolby Master Studio deliver the ultimate
Dolby audio presentation capabilities.
The Designed for Dolby ® Master Studio TM logo helps consumers identify motherboards
that have been developed and tested to meet Dolby Laboratories' rigorous audio
Technologies Provided with Designed for Dolby Master Studio Motherboards:
- Dolby Digital EX
- Dolby Digital Live
- Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Dolby Headphone
- Dolby Virtual Speaker
Designed for Dolby ® Master Studio TM at Glance
- Dolby 7.1-Channel Surround Sound
Delivers the ultimate set of Dolby audio presentation capabilities, with support for up to
7.1 channels of surround sound.
- 100 Percent Compatibility
Compatible with your favorite playback applications, including Windows Media
® Player,
iTunes ® , Musicmatch ® , DVD players, streaming media players, personal video recorder
(PVR)/TV tuners, and personal media libraries.
- Integration
Designed for Dolby Master Studio motherboards are built to Dolby Laboratories' audio connec-
tivity specifications, making them ready for seamless integration with home theater sound
systems.
- Technologies Work Seamlessly Together
Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker were engineered to work in concert with Dolby
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. This way, you can access the full potential of your entire
library of music, games, movies, and more.
- Unified Audio Controls
Audio controls for all Dolby premier technologies are now centralized in one user interface.
Technology Comparison:
The chart below compares the two Dolby PC Entertainment Experience "Designed for" technology
bundles by their ingredient technologies.
Technology Comparison Designed for Dolby ® Home Theater TM Designed for Dolby ® Master Studio TM
Delivered in Codec Driver
Digital Audio for Play back
Dolby Digital Live Dolby Digital EX*
Dolby Digital Live
Surround Sound Expansion Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Vitual Surround Sound Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone
Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker
* Dolby Digital EX support provided via Dolby Pro Logic IIx
specifications, ensuring they can deliver the highest-quality Dolby audio entertainment experience,
rivaling entertainment experiences from advanced consumer electronics.
Only for GA-8I955X Royal.