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HotSpot
HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you \
to share your connection with 
your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. 
The HotSpot Interface
Using HotSpot:
Configuring	your	computer:
The options are as follows. Make sure to click Start to complete.
 •Shared Connection:
 Select a currently running network connection you want to share.
 •HOTSPOT Connection:
 Select a network virtual...

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5-2-12 Game Controller
GIGABYTE	 Game	Controller	 allows	you	to	define	 your	own	hotkeys	 and	change	 the	mouse	 sensitivity,	 helping	
you make the most out of your keyboard and mouse in games.
The Game Controller Interface
Using Game Controller:
 •Hot Key:
	 Create	macro	commands	and	define	your	own	hotkeys	to	quickly	perform	the	function	your	want.
 •Speed:
 Using the Sniper key you can switch the mouse sensitivity when you are in sniper mode for better sniper 
accuracy.
(Note)	 It	 is...

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Chapter 6 Appendix
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager
The Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection st\
atus and Internet bandwidth and 
to	configure	 your	network	 settings.	 After	installing	 the	LAN	 driver,	 you	can	access	 the	Qualcomm® Atheros 
Killer Network Manager in Apps>Qualcomm Atheros>Killer Network Manager or click on the  icon in the 
notification	area.
Network Settings
This	 page	 allows	 you	to	configure	 your	wired	 network	
connection and...

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6-2-1	 Configuring	2/5.1-Channel	Audio
The motherboard supports 2/5.1-channel audio. Refer 
to	the	following	for	speaker	configurations.	
 •2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
 •5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker 
out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
6-2	 Configuring	Audio	Input	and	Output
Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutLine In/Mic In
Rear Speaker OutFront Speaker OutHeadphone/Speaker Out
After	installing	 the	audio	 driver,	 you	can	find	the	Creative	
Software Suite in...

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Sound Blaster Recon3Di 
To launch the Sound Blaster Recon3Di Control Panel, go to Apps>Creative and select Sound Blaster Recon3Di 
Control Panel or click the	icon	in	the	notification	area.
SBX PRO STUDIO:
Click the SBX PRO STUDIO icon to enable or disable 
it. The sliders on the right side allow you to adjust the 
enhancement level for each feature.
•	Surround:
Provides immersion control to enhance the 
natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness 
by creating virtual surround sound channels.
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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. 
SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES:
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....

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EQUALIZER: 
This panel allows you to adjust the strength of certain 
frequencies for your audio signals.
ADVANCED FEATURES: 
This page allows you to play stereo mix to digital 
output. You can output the mixed audio signals 
simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to 
obtain 2-channel sound. 
Note: When using this feature, the default playback 
device must be set to Speaker, not SPDIF Out in 
Windows Control Panel. 
Other Features:
The Profile button allows you to save your settings 
on the...

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6-2-3	 Configuring	S/PDIF	Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder fo\
r decoding to get the best audio quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting t\
he S/PDIF digital audio signals.
2.	Configuring	S/PDIF	Out:
Step 1:
While in the operating system, right-click on the  icon 
in	the	notification	area	and	select	Playback devices.
Step 2:
On the Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out, select 
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Step 2: 
To hear the sound being recorded during the recording 
process, it is recommended that you set the Mic 
volume at a middle level. Do not mute the recording 
volume, or you'll not be able to record the sound. 
To raise the recording and playback volume for the 
microphone, use the Mic Boost slider and set the 
microphone boost level.
6-2-4	 Configuring	Audio	Recording
You can record the sound from the microphone or Line in device or record \
the sound from your computer.
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Step 2: 
Right-click on the 	icon	 in	the	 notification	 area	and	
select Recording devices.
Step 3:
On the Recording tab, right-click on Line-In, and select 
Set as Default Device.
3. Recording the sound from your computer: 
Step 1: 
While in the operating system, right-click on the  icon 
in	the	 notification	 area	and	select	Recording devices.
Step 2: 
On the Recording tab, right-click on What U Hear and 
select Set as Default Device.
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