Asus Application User Manual
Audio conîgurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will înd the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar . Double- click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager . Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® Vista⢠Control settings window Conîguration option tabs Information button Exit button Minimize button Device advanced settings Connector settings Analog and digital connector status Set default device button Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device.
Digital Output T o set the digital output options 1. Click the Digital Output tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the digital output port as the default audio output device. 3. Click the Sound Effect s sub-tab for options on changing the acoustic environment and karaoke settings, or click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 4. Click OK to effect the Digital Output settings and exit. Speakers T o set the speakers options 1. Click the Speakers tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog ports as the default audio output device. 3. Click the Speaker Conîguration sub-tab for audio channel options and test. 4. Click the Sound Effect s sub-tab for options on changing the acoustic environment and karaoke settings. 5. Click the Room Correction sub-tab for individual speaker distance adjustment. 6. Click the DTS UltraPC sub-tab to turn on/off the DTS UltraPC feature. 7. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 8. Click OK to effect the Speakers settings and exit. Conîguration options Click any of the tabs in this area to conîgure your audio settings. The Conîguration options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. In the Windows Vista⢠environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding conîguration options tabs. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/ digital output/input ports.
Line In T o set the analog line in options 1. Click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device. 3. The Line In tab allows you to adjust the recording and playback volume and set a default format for audio input. 4. Click OK to effect the Line In settings and exit. Microphone T o set the Microphone options 1. Click the Microphone tab. 2. In the Microphone Effects sub-tab, click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 3. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. 4. Click OK to effect the Microphone settings and exit. Control settings window Conîguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect T o set the sound effect options 1. Click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer , or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click OK to effect the Sound Ef fect settings and exit. Mixer T o set the mixer options 1. Click the Mixer tab. 2. T urn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Make adjustments to W ave, SW Synth, Front, Rear , CD volume, Mic volume, Line V olume, and Stereo mix, etc. by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. 4. Click OK to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Conîguration options Click any of the tabs in this area to conîgure your audio settings.
Audio I/O T o set the Audio I/O options 1. Click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel conîguration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click OK to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit Microphone T o set the Microphone options 1. Click the Microphone tab. 2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. Click to start microphone calibration. 5. Click OK to effect the Microphone settings and exit. 3D Audio Demo T o start the 3D Audio Demo 1. Click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click OK to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.
Digital Output T o set the digital output options 1. Click the Digital Output tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the digital output port as the default audio output device. 3. Click the Sound Effect s sub-tab for options on changing the acoustic environment and karaoke settings, or click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 4. Click OK to effect the Digital Output settings and exit. Speakers T o set the speakers options 1. Click the Speakers tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog ports as the default audio output device. 3. Click the Speaker Conîguration sub-tab for audio channel options and test. 4. Click the Sound Effect s sub-tab for options on changing the acoustic environment and karaoke settings. 5. Click the Room Correction sub-tab for individual speaker distance adjustment. 6. Click the DTS UltraPC sub-tab to turn on/off the DTS UltraPC feature. 7. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 8. Click OK to effect the Speakers settings and exit. Conîguration options Click any of the tabs in this area to conîgure your audio settings. The Conîguration options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. In the Windows Vista⢠environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding conîguration options tabs. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the analog/ digital output/input ports.
Line In T o set the analog line in options 1. Click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device. 3. The Line In tab allows you to adjust the recording and playback volume and set a default format for audio input. 4. Click OK to effect the Line In settings and exit. Microphone T o set the Microphone options 1. Click the Microphone tab. 2. In the Microphone Effects sub-tab, click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 3. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. 4. Click OK to effect the Microphone settings and exit. Control settings window Conîguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect T o set the sound effect options 1. Click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer , or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click OK to effect the Sound Ef fect settings and exit. Mixer T o set the mixer options 1. Click the Mixer tab. 2. T urn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Make adjustments to W ave, SW Synth, Front, Rear , CD volume, Mic volume, Line V olume, and Stereo mix, etc. by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. 4. Click OK to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Conîguration options Click any of the tabs in this area to conîgure your audio settings.
Audio I/O T o set the Audio I/O options 1. Click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel conîguration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click OK to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit Microphone T o set the Microphone options 1. Click the Microphone tab. 2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. Click to start microphone calibration. 5. Click OK to effect the Microphone settings and exit. 3D Audio Demo T o start the 3D Audio Demo 1. Click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click OK to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.