User's Manual

ASUS P8C WS
4-11
Chapter 4
4.4 Audio congurations
The Realtek
®
audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out
support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes the Realtek
®
proprietary UAJ
®
(Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors, and
giving users plug and play convenience.
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek
®
Audio Driver from the support DVD that
came with the motherboard package.
Control settings
window
Conguration
options
Information button
Exit button
Minimize button
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.
• Due to Intel
®
Z77 platform does not support Windows
®
Vista™, Realtek HD Audio
driver is only supported by Windows
®
7™/Windows
®
XP™.
• To play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor.
Analog and digital connector status
A. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows
®
7™
Control
settings
Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)
Device advanced
settings
Information
button
Exit button
Minimize button
Connector settings
Set default device
buttons
Realtek HD Audio Manager
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will nd
the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. Double-
click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.