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... 3-14 H/W Monitor ...3-17 Green Power ...3-18 BIOS Setting Password 3-19 Cell Menu ...3-20 User Settings ...3-25 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 3-26 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 viii CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii...
... 3-14 H/W Monitor ...3-17 Green Power ...3-18 BIOS Setting Password 3-19 Cell Menu ...3-20 User Settings ...3-25 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 3-26 Appendix A Realtek Audio A-1 Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver A-2 Software Configuration A-4 Hardware Setup A-19 viii CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii...
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Realtek Audio Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek Audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels (multiple streaming) of independent stereo sound output through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right c h an nels . A-1
Realtek Audio Appendix A Realtek Audio The Realtek Audio provides 10-channel DAC that simultaneously supports 7.1 sound playback and 2 channels (multiple streaming) of independent stereo sound output through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right c h an nels . A-1
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... can get access to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. MS-7576 Mainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek Audio codec to function properly before installing the driver. Follow the procedures described below to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- a A-2 The setup... and shall be held for Windows XP /Vista For W indows® XP, you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click Realtek HD Audio Drivers. channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations.
... can get access to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for reference only. MS-7576 Mainboard Installing the Realtek HD Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek Audio codec to function properly before installing the driver. Follow the procedures described below to 2-, 4-, 6-, 8- a A-2 The setup... and shall be held for Windows XP /Vista For W indows® XP, you install the drivers in different operating systems. 1. Insert the MSI DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Click Realtek HD Audio Drivers. channel or 7.1+2 channel audio operations.
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Click Next to restart the system. Realtek Audio 3. Click here Select this option A-3 Click Finish to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4.
Click Next to restart the system. Realtek Audio 3. Click here Select this option A-3 Click Finish to install the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. 4.
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channel audio feature now. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to use the 2-, 4-, 6- Double click a A-4 MS-7576 Mainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to activate the HD Audio Configuration. or 8- Click the audio icon from the Control Panel.
channel audio feature now. It is also available to enable the audio driver by clicking the Realtek HD Audio M anager from the system tray at the lower-right corner of the screen to use the 2-, 4-, 6- Double click a A-4 MS-7576 Mainboard Software Configuration After installing the audio driver, you are able to activate the HD Audio Configuration. or 8- Click the audio icon from the Control Panel.
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... of sound effect will be shown for selection. There are also other pre-set equalizer models for quick enjoyment. Environment Simulation You will adjust automatically. A-5 Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings "Stone Corridor", "Bathroom", "Sewer pipe", "Arena" and "Audio Corridor" for you like , you may choose the...
... of sound effect will be shown for selection. There are also other pre-set equalizer models for quick enjoyment. Environment Simulation You will adjust automatically. A-5 Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings "Stone Corridor", "Bathroom", "Sewer pipe", "Arena" and "Audio Corridor" for you like , you may choose the...
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By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the ... can help you eliminate the vocal of the song would be that you . Remove the human voice Raise the key Lower the key A-7 Realtek Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that singer! 2.Key Adjustment: Using "Up / Down Arrow" to find more optimized settings available to pull down the arrow...
By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment. [How to Use It] Other than the ... can help you eliminate the vocal of the song would be that you . Remove the human voice Raise the key Lower the key A-7 Realtek Audio Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that singer! 2.Key Adjustment: Using "Up / Down Arrow" to find more optimized settings available to pull down the arrow...
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The Realtek HD Audio front output item will appear. Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may adjust the volumes ... rear or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people are well plugged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items. Important Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are using the same computer together for different...
The Realtek HD Audio front output item will appear. Multi-Stream Function ALC888 supports an outstanding feature called Multi-Stream, which means you may adjust the volumes ... rear or front panel. This feature is very helpful when 2 people are well plugged in front or rear panel by select the Realtek HD Audio rear output or Realtek HD Audio front output items. Important Before set up, please make sure the playback devices are using the same computer together for different...
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Then you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will come out from the rear panel, which is the default setting. You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will be played from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel. A-9 Realtek Audio W hen you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files).
Then you are playing the first audio source (for example: use W indows Media Player to play DVD/VCD), the output will come out from the rear panel, which is the default setting. You will find that the second audio source (MP3 music) will be played from the Line-Out audio jack of Front Panel. A-9 Realtek Audio W hen you must to select the Realtek HD Audio front output from the scroll list first, and use a different program to play the second audio source (for example: use Winamp to play MP3 files).
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Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Show the following volume controls This is to let you will be displayed. - Enable playback multi-streaming W ith this is to ... freely decide which ports to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Realtek HD Audio Front Output Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to let you can have music (stream 2 from back...
Realtek HD Audio Rear Output - Show the following volume controls This is to let you will be displayed. - Enable playback multi-streaming W ith this is to ... freely decide which ports to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Realtek HD Audio Front Output Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to let you can have music (stream 2 from back...
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... At any given period, you from mixing efforts. Show the following 4 channels to completely mute sound input. Recording control Realtek Audio Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in -Realtek HD Audio Input Mute You may choose 1 of the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide...
... At any given period, you from mixing efforts. Show the following 4 channels to completely mute sound input. Recording control Realtek Audio Tool Mute Recording device -Back Line in/Mic, Front Line in -Realtek HD Audio Input Mute You may choose 1 of the following volume controls This is to let you freely decide...
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... one that is same as your selection. Plug the speakers in . - If the device is being plugged into the correct jack. a A-12 If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack, you will pop up for 7.1-Speaker Output Speaker Configuration: 1. a. Headphone for...
... one that is same as your selection. Plug the speakers in . - If the device is being plugged into the correct jack. a A-12 If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack, you will pop up for 7.1-Speaker Output Speaker Configuration: 1. a. Headphone for...
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Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in Once this item to access connector settings. Realtek Audio Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on your system are so-called AC'97 jacks. A-13 Please check if front jacks on front panel jacks? If so, please check this item checked, the dialog "Connected device" would automatically pop up when device plugged in. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in . Connector Settings Click to disable front panel jack detection.
Mute rear panel output when front headphone plugged in Once this item to access connector settings. Realtek Audio Disable front panel jack detection (option) Find no function on your system are so-called AC'97 jacks. A-13 Please check if front jacks on front panel jacks? If so, please check this item checked, the dialog "Connected device" would automatically pop up when device plugged in. Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in . Connector Settings Click to disable front panel jack detection.
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Realtek Audio Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test the sounds of each speaker automatically. If any speaker fails to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. Or you select will light up and make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to make testing sound. The one you may click the auto test button to test its functionality. Center Front Left Side Left Rear Left Front Right Side Right Sub woof er Rear Right A-15
Realtek Audio Test Speakers You can select the speaker by clicking it to test the sounds of each speaker automatically. If any speaker fails to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. Or you select will light up and make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to make testing sound. The one you may click the auto test button to test its functionality. Center Front Left Side Left Rear Left Front Right Side Right Sub woof er Rear Right A-15
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You may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like . A-17 Realtek Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like gaming.
You may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio applications like . A-17 Realtek Audio 3D Audio Demo In this tab you may also select different environment to choose the most suitable environment you like gaming.
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n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 No function 5 No function 6 No function A-19 Realtek Audio Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility.
n 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 No function 5 No function 6 No function A-19 Realtek Audio Hardware Setup Connecting the Speakers W hen you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance with the setting in software utility.
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n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Realtek Audio 1 4 2 5 3 6 6-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 No function A-21
n 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output Realtek Audio 1 4 2 5 3 6 6-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 No function A-21
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a A-22 MS-7576 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 8-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only.
a A-22 MS-7576 Mainboard n 8-Channel Mode for 8-Speaker Output 1 4 2 5 3 6 8-Channel Analog Audio Output 1 Line In 2 Line Out (Front channels) 3 MIC 4 Line Out (Rear channels) 5 Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) 6 Line Out (Side channels) Important To enable 7.1 channel audio-out function on Vista operating system, you have to install the Realtek Audio Driver. Or, the mainboard will support 5.1 channel audio-out only.