User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware information
- 2.1 Before you proceed
- 2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.3 Building your computer system
- 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
- 2.3.2 CPU installation
- 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
- 2.3.4 DIMM installation
- 2.3.5 Motherboard installation
- 2.3.6 ATX Power connection
- 2.3.7 SATA device connection
- 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
- 2.3.9 Expension Card installation
- 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback
- 2.3.11 Rear panel connection
- 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections
- 2.4 Starting up for the first time
- 2.5 Turning off the computer
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- 4.1 Installing an operating system
- 4.2 Support DVD information
- 4.3 Software information
- 4.4 RAID configurations
- 4.4.1 RAID definitions
- 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
- 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
- 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
- 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
- 4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology
- 4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
- 4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
- 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
- Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
- Appendices
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Chapter 4
4.3.11 Audio congurations
The Realtek
®
audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio
experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Detection 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.
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.
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Control settings
window
Conguration
options
Information button
Exit button
Minimize button
B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP
Analog and digital connector status
A. Realtek HD Audio Manager with DTS UltraPC II for Windows
®
7™
Control settings
Conguration option tabs (vary with the audio devices connected)
Device advanced
settings
Information button
Exit button
Minimize button
Connector settings
Set default device buttons
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at
www.asus.com for detailed software conguration.
• 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.