Gigabyte Z97mxgaming 5 Manual

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Step	2:
Connect	an	audio 	device 	to 	an 	audio 	jack. 	The 	The current 
connected device is
	dialog 	box 	appears. 	Select 	the 	device 	
according	to	the 	type 	of 	device 	you 	connect. 	Then 	click 	OK.
Step	3:
On	the	Speakers	screen, 	click 	the 	Speaker Configuration 
tab.	In	the 	Speaker  Configuration	list,	select 	Stereo,	
Quadraphonic,	5.1 Speaker,	or	7.1 Speaker	according 	to 	
the	type	of 	speaker 	configuration 	you 	wish 	to 	set 	up. 	Then 	
the	speaker	setup	is	completed.
If	your...

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6-2-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to the corresponding S/PDIF out connector as shown below and an external 
decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.
2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:
On the Digital Output(Optical) screen
 (Note), click the  Default Format tab and then select the sample rate and 
bit depth. Click...

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6-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording
Step 2:
Connect your microphone to the Mic in jack on the back 
panel or the Mic in jack on the front panel.
Note: The microphone functions on the front panel and 
back panel cannot be used at the same time. Step 1:
Switch  to  Windows  desktop  mode.  The  HD Audio 
Manager  icon 
  will  appear  in  the  notification  area. 
Double-click the icon to access the  HD Audio Manager.
Step 3:
Go to the Microphone  screen. Do not mute the recording 
volume, or...

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Step 5:
To open the Sound Recorder, move the mouse cursor to 
the bottom left corner of the screen, click the Start 
 icon 
to switch to the Start screen (or press the Windows the 
button on the keyboard). Click the 
 icon on the bottom 
left corner of the screen to access the  Apps screen.
Step 6:
On this screen, click  Sound Recorder for audio recording.
Step 1:
Switch  to  Windows  desktop  mode.  Locate  the 
 icon 
in the notification area and right-click on this icon. Select 
Recording...

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Step 2:
On the Recording tab, right-click on an empty space and 
select  Show Disabled Devices.
Step 3:
When  the  Stereo Mix  item  appears,  right-click  on  this 
item and select  Enable. Then set it as the default device.
Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure 
Stereo Mix and use Sound Recorder to record the sound. 
6-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder
A. Recording Sound
1. Make sure you have connected the sound input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer .
2. To record the...

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After installing the audio driver, you can find the Creative 
Software  Suite  in  Apps\All  Programs\Creative.  The 
Creative  Software  Suite  includes  the  Creative  Audio 
Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, 
and Sound Blaster X-Fi.
6-2-5 Creative Software Suite
Creative Alchemy
Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable EAX effects for your games to obtain the most realistic gaming 
experience.
Go  to  Apps\All  Programs\Creative\Alchemy  to  launch 
Creative Alchemy. On...

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SBX PRO STUDIO:
SBX  PRO  STUDIO  provides  you  with  audio  playback 
technologies  that  deliver  audio  enhancement  for  your 
hardware  device.  It  incorporates  five  features  to  allow 
you to elevate the overall audio experience according to 
your environments.
• CRYSTALIZER
Makes  the  music  sound  as  good  as  the  artist 
originally  intended  and  adds  an  enhanced  level  of 
realism for movies and games.
SCOUT MODE:
This page allows you to enable or disable Scout Mode. 
This...

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EAX EFFECTS & EQ:
This panel allows you to enable EAX effects and adjust 
the strength of certain frequencies for your audio signals.
ADVANCED SETTING:
This page allows you to set the output device to speakers 
or  headphones  and  set  up  your  speaker/headphone 
configurations. (Note: Speakers and headphones cannot 
be used at the same time. When the headphone function 
is selected, the sound will come out only from the front 
line out or rear headphone jack.)
Appendix  

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6-3 Troubleshooting
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the  Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's 
website.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on. 
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?A: For  motherboards  that  have  a  Clear  CMOS  button,  press  this...

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6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the 
problem.
START
A
Turn  off  the  power.  Remove  all  peripherals,  connecting  cables,  and 
power  cord etc. 
Isolate the short circuit. 
Secure the CPU cooler 
on the CPU. Connect the 
CPU cooler power cable 
to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the 
memory into the memory 
socket.
(Continued...)
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The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is...