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ASUS Xonar DSX
3. If you are using a TV tuner card with digital audio output instead of analog,
check that the sound is not muted and whether other applications can play
sound out. If you still have problems, refer to the TV tuner card’s software
user guide.
FAQ
Q1: Does the Xonar DSX support Windows
®
Vista?
Answer:
Yes, the Xonar DSX driver package does support Windows
®
Vista 32/64 bit and
most key features are available. In addition, Xonar DSX supports unique DS3D GX
on Windows
®
Vista, which can recover DirectSound 3D hardware and EAX gaming
sound effects on Vista for a lot of existing DirectX games.
Q2: Why does the Xonar DSX support DTS technology?
Answer:
DTS is the well-known brand and technology recognized by the CE industry and
available on a wide range of audio equipment. Moreover, DTS Digital Surround
5.1 audio can deliver better high-quality sound than Dolby Digital. Xonar includes
these features to make your PC a powerful media and entertainment center.
Q3: Why is Xonar DSX the best audio card for HTPC and multi-channel
speakers?
Answer:
The Xonar DSX supports DTS Interactive, which allows a single digital connection
to your AV receiver to carry DTS Digital Surround audio. In addition, Xonar DSX
also provides DTS Neo:PC to upmix TV audio and other types of audio to multi-
channel surround sound in Home Theater environments. Xonar DSX also has High
Fidelity SNR at 192K/24bit which is only available in high-quality consumer audio
cards. The Xonar is therefore the best card to deliver high-quality audio through
an analog connection to your home theater system or high-end multi-channel
speakers.
Q4: Does the Xonar DSX support EAX on Windows
®
Vista?
Answer:
Yes, Xonar DSX can support EAX2.0 not only on Windows
®
XP but also on
Windows
®
Vista through DirectSound3D Game EXtensions v2.5 (DS3D GX 2.5)
technology.