User Manual

ASUS P5K3 Deluxe 5-25
5.3.10 SoundMAX
®
High Denition Audio utility
The ADI AD1988 High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability
through the SoundMAX
®
audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the
ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio
synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the
support DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX
®
audio utility.
If the SoundMAX
®
audio utility is correctly installed, you
will nd the SoundMAX
®
icon on the taskbar.
You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.