Asus P5Q-E - AI Audio 2 (Soundmax High Definition Audio Utility)

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX
®
High Denition Audio utility)
The ADI AD2000B High Denition 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 AD2000B 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 nd the SoundMAX
®
/ SoundMAX
®
BlackHawk icon
on the taskbar.
You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.