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...OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi About this guide vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Package contents 1 System requirements 1 Specifications summary 2 Xonar Essence ST card layout 5 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you proceed 7 Installing the audio card 7 Connecting to a TV tuner card 8 Installing the audio card driver 9 Chapter 3: Connecting speakers and peripherals Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater 10 Connecting stereo headphones 11 Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 12 Connecting a microphone 13 Connecting Line-In audio ...
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi About this guide vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Package contents 1 System requirements 1 Specifications summary 2 Xonar Essence ST card layout 5 Chapter 2: Getting started Before you proceed 7 Installing the audio card 7 Connecting to a TV tuner card 8 Installing the audio card driver 9 Chapter 3: Connecting speakers and peripherals Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater 10 Connecting stereo headphones 11 Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 12 Connecting a microphone 13 Connecting Line-In audio ...
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Appendix: Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 41 ASUS Contact information 45 iv
Appendix: Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 41 ASUS Contact information 45 iv
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... the failure does not amount to a major falure. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012, updated warranties apply to all ASUS products consistent with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with the Australian Consumer Law. ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com. Canadian Department of Communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer...
... the failure does not amount to a major falure. Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012, updated warranties apply to all ASUS products consistent with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with the Australian Consumer Law. ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you require assistance, please call ASUS Customer Service at 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com. Canadian Department of Communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with manufacturer...
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... came with which they are associated. Do not place the product in any area where it may be placed in municipal waste. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of the respective companies with the package. • To prevent electrical shock hazard or short circuits, switch off the power supply before...
... came with which they are associated. Do not place the product in any area where it may be placed in municipal waste. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of the respective companies with the package. • To prevent electrical shock hazard or short circuits, switch off the power supply before...
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...motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the audio card. • Chapter 4: Xonar ...connect the speakers and peripherals to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the Xonar Audio Center, the graphical user interface (GUI) of the standard package. Optional ...
...motherboard. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the audio card. • Chapter 4: Xonar ...connect the speakers and peripherals to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that may have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the Xonar Audio Center, the graphical user interface (GUI) of the standard package. Optional ...
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... CD • Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1 Product introduction Package contents • ASUS Xonar Essence ST PCI audio card • 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1 • 3.5mm-to enjoy ultra-high fidelity sound...
... CD • Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Chapter 1 Product introduction Package contents • ASUS Xonar Essence ST PCI audio card • 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1 • 3.5mm-to enjoy ultra-high fidelity sound...
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Specifications summary ITEM DESCRIPTION Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/ 96kHz format): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Headphone Impedance Main Chipset Audio Processor 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample ...
Specifications summary ITEM DESCRIPTION Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AWeighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dB) : Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/ 96kHz format): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Headphone Impedance Main Chipset Audio Processor 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: High Fidelity Headphone Amplifier 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample ...
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... I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Digital S/PDIF Output: Other line-level analog input (for online gaming or chatting. (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Essence ST
... I/O Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Digital S/PDIF Output: Other line-level analog input (for online gaming or chatting. (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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... VoIP, including: • VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice to others in EAX games. • Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Music Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning 10...
... VoIP, including: • VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice to others in EAX games. • Local VoiceEX: enables yourself to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Music Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning 10...
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... this port. Xonar Essence ST card layout 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 9 5 10 1 Front Right Out port Connect the Right audio cable (red) from your 2/2.1 channel speakers to this port. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
... this port. Xonar Essence ST card layout 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 9 5 10 1 Front Right Out port Connect the Right audio cable (red) from your 2/2.1 channel speakers to this port. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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... other end to the chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. 7 Aux Input Header Usually connects to the Analog Audio output of your power supply unit. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 4 Microphone In port Connect your external PC microphone to this port for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, and WMA...
... other end to the chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. 7 Aux Input Header Usually connects to the Analog Audio output of your power supply unit. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 4 Microphone In port Connect your external PC microphone to this port for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, and WMA...
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... audio card with the screw you install the audio card. • Disable the onboard audio device in place. 4. Remove the chassis cover of your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Installing the audio card To install the audio card: 1.
... audio card with the screw you install the audio card. • Disable the onboard audio device in place. 4. Remove the chassis cover of your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Installing the audio card To install the audio card: 1.
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... the tuner card's sound to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. Select Aux-In as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to your TV. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Ensure that of the audio card. Secure the PCI TV tuner card into a power outlet. 8. Connecting to a TV tuner card If you...
... the tuner card's sound to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. Select Aux-In as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to your TV. ASUS Xonar Essence ST Ensure that of the audio card. Secure the PCI TV tuner card into a power outlet. 8. Connecting to a TV tuner card If you...
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... installed the Xonar Essence ST card, turn on your support CD. 3. To install the audio card driver: 1. When the installation is enabled in your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
... installed the Xonar Essence ST card, turn on your support CD. 3. To install the audio card driver: 1. When the installation is enabled in your computer. ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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... audio sources to any audio, including games and music, into industry-standard Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround bit-streams. This makes playback through your decoder. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 11 Just plug the coaxial RCA male connector to the S/PDIF-Out combo jack and connect the other end into the coaxial...
... audio sources to any audio, including games and music, into industry-standard Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 surround bit-streams. This makes playback through your decoder. ASUS Xonar Essence ST 11 Just plug the coaxial RCA male connector to the S/PDIF-Out combo jack and connect the other end into the coaxial...
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Connecting stereo headphones Headphone Out The Headphone Out port has a built-in high-quality amplifier for headphones. Connect your stereo headphones to the headphone output ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 12 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
Connecting stereo headphones Headphone Out The Headphone Out port has a built-in high-quality amplifier for headphones. Connect your stereo headphones to the headphone output ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 12 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST 13 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones. Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out 1 Front Left/Right Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card.
ASUS Xonar Essence ST 13 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones. Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out 1 Front Left/Right Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card.
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Connecting a microphone 1 2 2 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out Mic In 2 1 Front Left/Right Out port/Headphone port Connect the headphone's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to-3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 2 Microphone Input port Connect your external PC microphone to this port by using the bundled 6.3mmto-3.5mm adapter for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 14 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
Connecting a microphone 1 2 2 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out Mic In 2 1 Front Left/Right Out port/Headphone port Connect the headphone's 3.5mm plug to the bundled RCA-to-3.5mm Y cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar Essence ST card. 2 Microphone Input port Connect your external PC microphone to this port by using the bundled 6.3mmto-3.5mm adapter for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 14 ASUS Xonar Essence ST
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ASUS Xonar Essence ST 15 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In 1 Line Input Jack Connect the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources to this Line-In port by using the bundled 6.3mm-to the Mixer section of the driver's user manual. Refer to -3.5mm adapter for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path.
ASUS Xonar Essence ST 15 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In 1 Line Input Jack Connect the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources to this Line-In port by using the bundled 6.3mm-to the Mixer section of the driver's user manual. Refer to -3.5mm adapter for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path.