MSI 945p Neo2 H Manual

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3. Playback controlPlayback device
This function is to let you freely decide which ports to
output the sound. And this is essential when multi-
streaming playback enabled. Tool          Mute
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound
output.
Tool
Show the following volume control
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed, total 13 items
to be chosen.
Advanced controls
Enable playback...

7-11 Introduction to Realtek ALC 8804. Recording controlRecording device
Back Line in/Mic, Front Lin in
Realtek HD Audio Digital InputTool
Tool
Show the following volume controls
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
Advanced controls.
Advanced control is a “Microphone Boost” icon.
Once this item is checked, you will find “advanced” icon beside “Front Pink In” & “Mic
Volume”. With this, the input signal into “Front Pink In” & “Mic Volume” will be
strengthen.
Enable...

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5. Recording
If you want to use microphone to record, usually the microphone is con-
nected to the MIC jack (the pink one) in the rear panel. You can start recording in this
case. If you’d like to connect your microphone to the front audio panel.
You may control the microphone volume  by Mic Volume or front mic-in on
the mixer.MSI Reminds You...
Only the speakers that plugged into the Line-Out jack (the green ne) on
the back panel will be functional when you intend to listen to...

7-13 Introduction to Realtek ALC 880  AudioIO
In this tab, you can easily configure your multi-channel audio function and
speakers.
You can choose a desired multi-channel operation here.
a.Headphone for the common headphone
b.2CH Speaker for Stereo-Speaker Output
c.4CH Speaker for 4-Speaker Output
d.6CH Speaker for 5.1-Speaker Output
e.8CH Speaker for 8-Speaker Output (default setting)Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from
before, for each jack, they are not...

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Correct Message
Assume to plug a headphone in the Green jack at back panel. The icon beside
green jack become visible and the dialogue “connected device” pops up.
Check the headphone, then click OK. As soon as OK is clicked, the icon
beside green jack becomes “headphone” as your selection.Error Message
Assume to plug a headphone in the Blue jack at back panel. The icon beside
Blue jack becomes visible and the dialogue “connected device” pops up (the
default setting of blue jack...

7-15 Introduction to Realtek ALC 880Global Connector Settings
Click            to access global connector settings.1. Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in
Once this item is checked, whenever front headphone is plugged, the music that is
playing from the back panel, will be stopped.
2. Disable front panel jack detection (option)
Find no function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are
so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack...

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S/PDIF
Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio file transfer format. S/
PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without
having to be converted first to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital
signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.1. Output Sampling Rate
44.1KHz: This is recommend while playing CD
48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
96KHz:...

7-17 Introduction to Realtek ALC 880Test Speakers
You can select the speaker by clicking it to test its functionality. The one you
select will light up and make testing sound. If any speaker fails to make sound, then
check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad
speakers with good ones. Or you may click the auto test           button to test the
sounds of each speaker automatically.SubwooferFront Right
Rear Right Center
Front Left
Rear LeftSide LeftSide Right 

7-18MS-7176 ATX MainboardMicrophone
In this tab you may set the function of the microphone. Select the Noise
Suppression to remove the possible noise during recording, or select Acoustic
Echo Cancelltion to cancel the acoustic echo druing recording.
Also, please use the drop-down list to choose the recording source from
Realtek HD Audio real input or Realtek HD Audio front input. 

7-19 Introduction to Realtek ALC 8803D Audio Demo
In this tab you may adjust your 3D positional audio before playing 3D audio
applications like gaming. You may also select different environment to choose the
most suitable environment you like.