Asus P4PE BP - Manual (Page 73)

ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 3-5
3.3 Software information
3.3.1 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.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Setting to multi-channel audio
After installing the audio driver, you can adjust the audio settings to avail the 6-
channel audio feature onboard.
1. From the taskbar, double-click on the
SoundMAX Digital Integrated Audio
icon to display the SoundMAX
Control Panel.
2. The Listening Environment screen
allows you to set to multi-channel
speakers, enable or disable the
Virtual Theater Surround, and select
Acoustic Environments and Virtual
Ear.
Sound MAX Digital Integrated Audio icon
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. Click the arrow under Select Audio
Path to display a list of options.
Choose your desired setting.