MSI RS480M - Manual (Page 85)

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MS-7145 M-ATX Mainboard
Using the Back Panel
In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio connec-
tors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a
proper setting is made in the software utility.
Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set
in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back Panel.
Configuration in the Software Utility
1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of
the screen.
2. Select a desired surround sound effect from the “Environment” drop-down
menu.
3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
4. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings.
5. Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
a. Headphone
b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output
6. Click OK to close this window.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio
feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers
to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6-channel audio setting in the
software utility.