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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	chassis 	provides 	an 	AC'97 	front 	panel 	audio 	module, 	
to	activate	the 	AC'97 	functionality , 	click 	the 	tool 	icon 	on 	the 	
Speaker  Configuration	tab.	On 	the 	Connector  Settings  
dialog	box,	select 	the 	Disable front panel jack detection 
check	box.	Click	OK	to	complete.
Click	Device  advanced  settings	on	the 	top 	right 	corner	
on the Speaker  Configuration	tab	to 	open 	the 	Device 
advanced  settings
	dialog 	box. 	Select 	the 	Mute  the  rear 
output device, when a front headphone plugged in
	check	
box.	Click	OK	to	complete.
B. Configuring Sound Effect
You	may	configure	an	audio	environment	on	the	Sound Effects	tab.
C. Activating an AC'97 Front Panel Audio Module
D. Muting the Back Panel Audio (For HD Audio Only)
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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  OK to complete.
Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable
(Note) Enter the Digital  Output(Optical)  screen  to  configure  further  settings  if  you  use  the  S/PDIF  Out 
connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or enter the  Digital Output screen if you use 
the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) for digital audio output.
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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 you'll not be able to record the sound. To hear 
the sound being recorded during the recording process, 
do not mute the playback volume. It is recommended that 
you set the volumes at a middle level.
Step 4:
To  raise  the  recording  and  playback  volume  for  the 
microphone,  click  the  Microphone Boost icon 
 on 
the  right  of  the  Recording  Volume  slider and set the 
Microphone Boost level.
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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 devices.
* Enabling Stereo Mix
If the HD Audio Manager does not display the recording device you wish to use, refer to the steps below. The 
following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from 
your computer).
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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 audio, click the Start Recording button .
3. To stop recording audio, click the  Stop Recording button .
Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion.
B. Playing the Recorded Sound
You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format.
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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 the left panel, select the game for 
which you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to 
the right panel. You will see the EAX effects are enabled 
when the game is launched.
Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3
Go to Apps>Creative to open the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3.
Music:
This  page  allows  you  to  save  your  settings  on  the 
SBX  PRO  STUDIO, SCOUT  MODE , VOICEFX , EAX 
EFFECTS & EQ, or  ADVANCED SETTINGS  page to a 
profile. You  can  export  your  custom  settings  and  share 
them with others or import others' custom settings.
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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  feature  enables  you  to  hear  your  opponents  from 
further away in FPS games, giving you a distinct tactical 
advantage in combat. You can set hot keys which can be 
used enable or disable this feature during games.
VOICEFX:
Morphs your voice into different characters and accents.
• SURROUND
Provides  immersion  control  to  enhance  the  natural  sense  of  audio  depth  and  spaciousness  by  creating 
virtual surround sound channels.
• BASS
This feature is available only when a stereo speaker or headphone is installed. It fills in the missing low 
frequency tones and gives the extra impact for a better entertainment experience. The Crossover Frequency 
feature is available only when a 2-channel stereo speaker system is installed.
• DIALOG PLUS
Enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the rest of 
the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment.
• SMART VOLUME
Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs by automatically 
and  continuously  measuring  volume,  and  intelligently  applying  gain  and  attenuation  to  compensate  for 
those changes.
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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.)
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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  button  to  clear  the  CMOS  values  (before  doing  this, please  turn  off  the  computer  and  unplug  the  power  cord).  For  motherboards  that  have  a  Clear  CMOS  jumper,  refer  to 
the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper/but -
ton, refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the 
battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier . If not, try a speaker with power/amplifier.
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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
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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.
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Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
Check  if  the  CPU  cooler  is  attached  to  the  CPU  securely.  Is  the power  connector  of  the  CPU  cooler  connected  to  the  CPU_FAN 
header  properly?
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Make  sure  the  graphics  card  is  securely  seated  in  the 
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached.
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