Asus P4P8X - Manual (Page 79)

ASUS P4P8X motherboard user guide 3-5
3.3 Software information
3.3.1 SoundMAX ® 4 XL software
The ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability
through the SoundMAX4 XL 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 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.
SoundMAX 4 XL requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Make sure
that one of these operating systems is installed before installing SoundMAX.
If the SoundMAX4 XL software is correctly installed, you
will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the taskbar.
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX4 XL
icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel.
SoundMAX4 XL icon