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5.3.6 SoundMAX
®
HighDenitionAudioutility
The ADI AD1988A 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 AD1988A Audio Driver from the
support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX
®
audio utility.
If the SoundMAX
®
audio utility is correctly installed, you
will nd the SoundMAX
®
icon on the taskbar.
• You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.
• SoundMAX
®
requires Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000/XP or later version. Make
sure that one of these operating systems is installed before installing
SoundMAX
®
.
• Jack Retasking function works on High Denition front panel audio ports
only.