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3 ai audio 2 (soundmax, High definition audio utility) – Asus Maximus Extreme User Manual

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Chapter 5: Software support

5.3.3

AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX

®

High Definition Audio utility)

The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio

capability through the SoundMAX

®

audio utility with AudioESP™ software to

deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high

quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input

technologies.
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the

support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the

SoundMAX

®

audio utility.

If the SoundMAX

®

audio utility is correctly installed, you

will find the SoundMAX

®

/ SoundMAX

®

BlackHawk icon

on the taskbar.

You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.