Asus A8V - Manual (Page 108)

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
5.5 Audio configurations
The Realtek ® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio
capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The
software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In),
S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the
Realtek
® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for three
ports (Line-In, Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors
and giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ALC850 Audio Driver
and Application from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly
installed, you will find the SoundEffect icon
on the taskbar.
From the taskbar, double-click on the
SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek Audio Control Panel.
Realtek SoundEffect icon
The Jack-sensing and UAJ ® technology features are supported on the
Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic jacks only.