User guide

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
5.4 6-channel audio feature
The ADI AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio
capability through the SoundMAX 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 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 requires Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Make sure
that one of these operating systems is installed before installing
SoundMAX.
If the SoundMAX software is correctly installed,
you will find the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar.
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX
Digital Integrated Audio icon to display the
SoundMAX Control Panel.
SoundMAX Digital
Integrated Audio icon