User's Manual

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Audio
The audio system is made up of an AD1881A, which meets the Audio Codec ’97 2.0 and 2.1 Extensions. The main
architectural features of the AD1881A are the high-quality analog mixer section, two channels of Σ∆ ADC conversion,
two channels of Σ∆ DAC conversion with Data Direct Scrambling (D
2
S) rate generators.
The audio system has three 3.5 mm diameter jacks: a microphone input, speaker output and line in.
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The Microphone Jack allows you to receive monophonic input from an external microphone.
• The Speaker Output Jack allows you to directly drive external speakers at 1W.
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The Line-In Jack allows you to receive stereo line-level audio input from an external source.
This audio system enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features. This audio chip provides the following
features and more:
• Recording and playing back of PCM and WAV files in 8-bit or 16-bit format.
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Sampling of various rates from 8 KHz to 48 KHz for the WAV file.
• Playback of MIDI files through an FM synthesizer.
• Recording from various sound sources, such as an integrated microphone, an external microphone, or an
audio device attached to the line-in jack.
Volume Level
The ReVolution will adjust the speaker output level when you change the
volume slider
on the Windows task bar or
press the volume up/down function keys.
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD and DVD/CD-RW Combo Module Drives
• All these modules can be inserted and removed from the left bay
in the same manner. The computer can be on when performing
these functions. However, if the modules are not in the bay when
the system is started, the system will not recognize them if added
or swapped while the system is running. You will have to reboot
for the system to detect the module.
Software Installation- CD writer
With the CD-RW drive module installed in the ReVolution, you can record using CD-R(CD-Recordable) or CD-RW
(CD-ReWritable) discs. Types of files you can record are backup files, pictures and movies, or your own creation of
audio files. Easy to use CD recording software is included with the CD-RW drive.
For more information, refer to the CD-RW software provided with the drive package.
Software Installation - DVD player
With the DVD drive installed in the ReVolution, you can play DVD movies. Easy to use DVD software is included with
the DVD drive.
For more information, refer to the DVD software provided with the drive package.