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Push Notice
This	utility	allows	you	get	the	detailed	status	of	your	system	to	your	smart	device.	You	can	also	send	messages	to	your	smart	device	using	this	utility.
Before	using	this	utility,	ensure	that	you	pair	your	computer	with	your	smart	device.	For	pairing	information,	refer	to	section	Pairing your computer and smart device.
Launching Push Notice on your computer
To	launch	Push	Notice,	click	or	tap		on	the	top-right	corner	of	the	AI	Suite	3	main	menu,	then	select	Push Notice.
Push Notice screen
Click or tap to enable Push Notice
Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings 
Tick to select the smart device
You	can	also	enable	the	Push	Notice	via	the	Push	Notice	shortcut	on	the	lower-right	corner	
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Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computer
This	feature	allows	you	to	restart,	shut	down,	or	put	your	computer	to	sleep	mode	and	sends	an	alert	to	your	smart	device.	
Tick these to enable mode alerts
Set the day and time to enable the PC modesSet the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode/s activation
Key in your messages for more information
Tick to select the smart device
Setting up PC Status alerts
This	feature	allows	you	to	send	alerts	of	the	unusual	activities	of	the	voltage,	temperature,	and	fan	settings	of	your	computer	to	your	smart	device.
Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device
Tick to send alert when the selected items are back to its normal status
Tick to select the smart device
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Viewing your computer status on your smart device
Tap	Push Notice	on	your	smart	device	to	launch	Push	Notice.
Sending messages to your smart device
This	feature	allows	you	to	send	messages	to	your	smart	device.
You	can	also	send	messages	via	the	Push	Notice	messaging	shortcut	on	the	lower-right	
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4.6  ROG Audio features
Installing the Software
Follow	the	installation	wizard	to	install	the	Realtek®	Audio	Manager	driver	from	the	support	DVD	that	is	bundled	with	the	motherboard.
If	the	Realtek®	audio	software	is	correctly	installed,	you	will	find	the	Realtek®	HD	Audio	Manager	icon	on	the	taskbar.	Double-click	or	tap	on	the	icon	to	display	the	Realtek®	HD	Audio	Manager.
Realtek\256 HD Audio Manager
Sonic Studio
Sonic	Studio	is	an	audio	suite	that	offers	six	audio	controls:	Reverb,	Bass	Boost,	Equalizer,	Voice	Clarity,	Smart	EQ	(Smart	Volume),	and	Virtual	Surround.	Virtual	Surround	is	dedicated	for	2-channel	headset	and	offers	one	of	the	best	virtual	surround	technology	for	gaming.	
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Equalizer switchClick	to	enable.	 This	item	allows	 you	to	adjust	 the	parametric	 EQ	settings	 according	to	your	preference.
Equalizer advanced settingsThis	item	available	only	when	the	Equalizer	switch	is	enabled.	This	item	allows	you	to	configure	the	Equalizer	settings.	You	can	manually	set	or	customized	your	setting	or	choose	from	any	of	the	preset	equalizer	settings	available.
Equalizer presetsDisplays	the	current	or	selected	equalizer	preset.
Bass Boost switchClick	to	boosts	the	bass	effects.	Use	the	slider	to	adjust	the	sound	of	the	bass	effect.
Voice Clarity switchClick	to	enable	this	item.	Voice	clarity	extracts	human	voice	for	better	dialog/audio	communication	or	to	hear	vocals	more	clearly	when	listening	to	a	music.
Smart EQ \(Smart Volume\) switchDynamically	adjust	the	EQ	so	you	can	hear	more	details.
Virtual Surround switchThis	item	lets	you	experience	7.1	CH	virtual	surround	from	your	headset	when	enabled.
Reverb switchThe	Reverb	effect	is	part	of	the	Virtual	Sound	Stage	effects	that	lets	you	choose	other	reverb	presets.
Reverb presetsClick	to	choice	and	select	a	reverb	effect	from	the	different	environmental	spaces	for	reverb	effects.	
This	item	is	only	available	when	the	Reverb	switch	is	enabled.
Test toneClick	this	button	to	start	the	test	for	the	selected	preset	profile.
Preset profilesClick	any	of	the	preset	profiles.	Choose	from	Gaming,	music,	movie,	or	communication.
Profile import/exportAllows	you	to	Import,	export,	or	revert	to	the	default	setting	of	a	profile.
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Sonic SenseAmp
Sonic	SenseAmp	 is	an	 exclusive	 ROG	invention	 that	is	a	built-in	 headphone	 AMP	on	onboard	audio	with	three	AMP	levels	adjustment.	It	detects	your	headphone’s	impedance	and	adjusts	the	built-in	AMP	accordingly.	
Sonic	SenseAmp	only	works	on	front	panel.
When	you	plug	a	headphone	into	the	front	headphone	jack,	Sonic	SenseAmp	displays	a	pop-up	window	that	displays	“Detecting	headphone	impedance”.
After	detecting	the	headphone’s	impedance,	Sonic	SenseAmp	displays	another	pop-up	window	similar	to	the	one	shown	below.
Refer	to	the	table	below	on	the	behavior	of	Sonic	SenseAmp	when	adjusting	the	impedance	of	the	detected	headphone:
32 ohmAmplify	Level	is	automatically	set	at	Performance
150 ohmsAmplify	Level	is	automatically	set	at	Powerful
> 150 ohmsAmplify	Level	is	automatically	set	at	Extreme
Other deviceThe	device	plugged	in	detected	as	other	device
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After	you	close	the	pop-window,	Sonic	SenseAmp	enters	speaker	configuration	and	displays	the	adjusted	headphone	impedance.
Click to manually adjust the amplify levelDisplays the impedance of your headphone
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Sonic SoundStage
Sonic	SoundStage	is	a	hardware	based	sound	solution	for	virtual	Sound	Stage	that	offers	four	preset	gaming	profiles:	FPS,	Racing,	Combat	and	Sport.	
•		 This	feature	is	only	available	for	front	panel	Headphone	output.
•		 You	can	enable	this	feature	by	enabling	the	dedicated	SoundStage	button	on	your	motherboard.	Refer	to	the	section	of	your	motherboard’s	user	guide	for	the	location	of	the	SoundStage	button.
Click any of the four preset gaming profiles
Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item
CrossingMove	the	slider	to	adjust	the	amount	of	cross	channel	mixing.
RevertMove	the	slider	to	revert	the	main	audio	source.
SpaceMove	the	slider	to	adjust	and	virtualize	the	space	sound.
Crossing gainThis	item	only	works	when	Crossing	and	Revert	is	enabled.	Move	the	slider	to	adjust	the	hardness	of	the	wall.
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DTS Connect
DTS	Connect	delivers	excellent	audio	entertainment	across	all	formats	and	works	with	4,	5.1	and	7.1	channels	of	incredible	surround	sound	.	It	also	allows	you	to	connect	your	PC	to	a	home	theatre	system.	
Control settings panel
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4.7 Sonic Radar II
Sonic	Radar	II	is	designed	for	First	Person	Shooting	(FPS)	games	and	shows	the	precise	direction	and	intensity	of	where	a	sound	is	coming	from.	It	features	a	simple	and	friendly	user-interface	and	also	features	sound	enhancers	to	amplify	desired	sound	effects.
Display Menu
Customize	 the	settings	 for	each	 game	 including	 Transparency,	 Signal,	Size,	and	Remanency.
Control Menu
Allows	you	to	configure	shortcut	keys.
Use the sliders to adjust the settings
Displays the list of games
Displays the options available. Click a tab to select an option. Each option has its own settings and menus.
Click to reset to the default settingsClick to start the test tone
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