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... summary 2 2. Installing the hardware 6 3.1 Installing the audio card 6 3.2 Connecting to a TV tuner card 7 4. Installing software 8 Installing the card driver 8 5. Troubleshooting and FAQs 43 [Troubleshooting 43 [FAQ 45 iii Xonar DS card layout 4 3. Xonar Audio Center 19 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 19 6.2 Main Setting 21 6.3 Mixer/Volume 27 6.4 Effects 30 6.5 Karaoke 32 6.6 FlexBass 34 6.7 Smart Volume...
... summary 2 2. Installing the hardware 6 3.1 Installing the audio card 6 3.2 Connecting to a TV tuner card 7 4. Installing software 8 Installing the card driver 8 5. Troubleshooting and FAQs 43 [Troubleshooting 43 [FAQ 45 iii Xonar DS card layout 4 3. Xonar Audio Center 19 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 19 6.2 Main Setting 21 6.3 Mixer/Volume 27 6.4 Effects 30 6.5 Karaoke 32 6.6 FlexBass 34 6.7 Smart Volume...
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...immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are correctly connected. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of electronic products. Safety information • Before installing the ...device on a motherboard, carefully read all cables are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH License Dolby Master Studio driver...
...immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are correctly connected. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of electronic products. Safety information • Before installing the ...device on a motherboard, carefully read all cables are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH License Dolby Master Studio driver...
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1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar DS PCI audio card • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1 • Low Profile Bracket x1 • Support CD • Quick Start Guide 1.2 System requirements • One ...; 4 1.4 GHz or AMD® Athlon 1400 CPU or faster CPU • 256 MB (or above) DRAM system memory • 60 MB available HDD space for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS...
1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar DS PCI audio card • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1 • Low Profile Bracket x1 • Support CD • Quick Start Guide 1.2 System requirements • One ...; 4 1.4 GHz or AMD® Athlon 1400 CPU or faster CPU • 256 MB (or above) DRAM system memory • 60 MB available HDD space for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS...
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... installed the audio card driver before installing the Xonar DS driver. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. ASUS Xonar DS 4. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the installation. After you have installed the Xonar DS card, turn on...
... installed the audio card driver before installing the Xonar DS driver. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. ASUS Xonar DS 4. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the installation. After you have installed the Xonar DS card, turn on...
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5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording or real-time Dolby sound processing through the Monitoring path (See the "Mixer" section of the driver guide). 18 ASUS Xonar DS
5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Line In No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording or real-time Dolby sound processing through the Monitoring path (See the "Mixer" section of the driver guide). 18 ASUS Xonar DS
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... Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Xonar DS driver. You can control the functions and features of the Xonar DS driver on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If the icon could not be found in more detail. 4 Minimize button 1 Close button 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 ASUS Xonar DS 19 The following sections of the Xonar Audio Center. The following picture shows...
... Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Xonar DS driver. You can control the functions and features of the Xonar DS driver on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If the icon could not be found in more detail. 4 Minimize button 1 Close button 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 ASUS Xonar DS 19 The following sections of the Xonar Audio Center. The following picture shows...
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.... it will pop up driver's Information window. This rotary knob controls the master playback volume. Click this icon will display a red light when playback is not used to alter settings. This panel gives access to quick gaming surround sound effect (GX2.5) and effect-free (Hi-Fi) modes. 20 ASUS Xonar DS These 2 buttons give...
.... it will pop up driver's Information window. This rotary knob controls the master playback volume. Click this icon will display a red light when playback is not used to alter settings. This panel gives access to quick gaming surround sound effect (GX2.5) and effect-free (Hi-Fi) modes. 20 ASUS Xonar DS These 2 buttons give...
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...For Vista only) This setting only appears in accordance with Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES => 8 channels -3D games => 8 channels 24 ASUS Xonar DS Please note that you close all playing programs before you play it. It's recommended that this setting is synchronized with Vista's system speaker configuration and... changing the setting during playback will deliver the audio channels to the audio driver according to this setting, no matter what the original audio content is or how many channels they have to restart the program...
...For Vista only) This setting only appears in accordance with Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES => 8 channels -3D games => 8 channels 24 ASUS Xonar DS Please note that you close all playing programs before you play it. It's recommended that this setting is synchronized with Vista's system speaker configuration and... changing the setting during playback will deliver the audio channels to the audio driver according to this setting, no matter what the original audio content is or how many channels they have to restart the program...
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...Xonar DS Audio Center. Make sure that you double-click Xonar DS Audio Center icon in the PCI slot on your computer to make it visible in the system tray, go to the Windows Control Panel and double click the "Xonar DS... Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. Try soft reboot (restart) your speakers. 3. After the driver...your Windows. 4. Xonar DS card needs the power cable ... The audio card driver could not be ...PCI slot, and try installing the driver package again. Remove the card, ... Locate the Xonar DS Audio Center icon in addition to open the Xonar DS Audio Center...
...Xonar DS Audio Center. Make sure that you double-click Xonar DS Audio Center icon in the PCI slot on your computer to make it visible in the system tray, go to the Windows Control Panel and double click the "Xonar DS... Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. Try soft reboot (restart) your speakers. 3. After the driver...your Windows. 4. Xonar DS card needs the power cable ... The audio card driver could not be ...PCI slot, and try installing the driver package again. Remove the card, ... Locate the Xonar DS Audio Center icon in addition to open the Xonar DS Audio Center...
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Answer: Yes, the Xonar DS driver package does support Windows Vista 32/64 bit and most key features are available on the latest game consoles, like XBOX360, and PS3. Q2: Why does the Xonar DS support DTS technology? Answer: DTS is the well-known brand and technology recognized by the CE ... to make your AV receiver to your PC a powerful media and entertainment center. Answer: Yes, Xonar DS can provide the best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home theater or TV systems. ASUS Xonar DS 45 Answer: DTS Interactive and Neo:PC are available. DTS can support EAX2.0 not only on...
Answer: Yes, the Xonar DS driver package does support Windows Vista 32/64 bit and most key features are available on the latest game consoles, like XBOX360, and PS3. Q2: Why does the Xonar DS support DTS technology? Answer: DTS is the well-known brand and technology recognized by the CE ... to make your AV receiver to your PC a powerful media and entertainment center. Answer: Yes, Xonar DS can provide the best gaming sound experience and compatibility with home theater or TV systems. ASUS Xonar DS 45 Answer: DTS Interactive and Neo:PC are available. DTS can support EAX2.0 not only on...
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...output channels? In other recording devices when Wave/Digital is selected as Mic In, Line In, or Aux In. ASIO 2.0: Xonar DS includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for inputs. 3. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can be categorized into Digital Input and Analog Input. In this case...is selected in which will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through S/PDIF be monitored, you have analog inputs other analog input devices. 46 ASUS Xonar DS Answer: 1. Answer: Different from the S/PDIF out menu, which the concept can only carry 2-channel PCM data or non-PCM AC3/...
...output channels? In other recording devices when Wave/Digital is selected as Mic In, Line In, or Aux In. ASIO 2.0: Xonar DS includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for inputs. 3. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can be categorized into Digital Input and Analog Input. In this case...is selected in which will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through S/PDIF be monitored, you have analog inputs other analog input devices. 46 ASUS Xonar DS Answer: 1. Answer: Different from the S/PDIF out menu, which the concept can only carry 2-channel PCM data or non-PCM AC3/...