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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 adapter. If there are more than one Wi-Fi card on your computer, you need to select 
the one you want to use from the list.
 •HotSpot SSID:
 The hotspot SSID name. You can keep the default name or create your own one.
 •HotSpot Password:
 The password is required when other wireless devices want to access the Internet through the virtual wireless 
access point. You can keep the default name or create your own one. The password must have at least 8 
characters and cannot be empty. 
Sharing your connection with other wireless devices:
First	 make	 sure	Wi-Fi	 is	enabled	 on	the	 wireless	 devices.	 Then	browse	 to	the	 network	 configuration	 screen,	
search for available Wi-Fi networks, and tap the name of your virtual wi\
reless access point, enter the password, 
and	confirm.
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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	recommended	 that	Game	 Controller	 be	closed	 if	it	violates	 the	end	 user	 license	 agreement	 of	
your game.
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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 Internet provider speed.
Applications Page
On the Applications Page	configuration	 screen,	you	can	
set the priority for an application or online game to use the 
bandwidth to access the Internet. To change the priority, 
use the drop-down menu below the application's/game's 
icon to select a priority level. You can change the upload 
and download bandwidth for each application as well. 
Drag the gray square on the right end of an application 
to change the bandwidth.
System Performance
This	 page	 allows	 you	to	view	 application	 traffic	of	your	
system.
Killer Ethernet
This page allows you to check the current status of your 
network connection.
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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 Apps>Creative.
The Creative Software Suite includes Creative Alchemy 
and Sound Blaster Recon3Di. 
6-2-2  Creative Software Suite
Creative Alchemy
Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable EAX effects for your games to obtain the most realistic gaming 
experience. 
Steps:
Go to Apps>Creative 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. 
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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.
•	Crystalizer:	
Makes the music sound as good as the artist 
originally intended and adds an enhanced level 
of realism for movies and games.
•	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 ex\
perience. The Crossover Frequency 
feature is available only when a 2-channel stereo speaker system is inst\
alled. 
•	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.
•	Dialog Plus: 
Enhances the voices in movies for clearer dialog, allowing the listener to hear the dialog over the re\
st of 
the soundtrack and over ambient noise in the listening environment.
CRYSTALVOICE: 
This page allows you to select a recording device and 
adjust microphone volume/boost and related settings. 
It	also	allows	you	to	configure	CrystalVoice	features.	
•	FX:
Morphs your voice into different characters and 
accents. 
•	Smart Volume:
Automatically adjusts the loudness of the 
speaker's voice to maintain a consistent volume 
level.
•	Noise Reduction:
Eliminates unwanted background noise in your 
conversations.
•	Acoustic Echo Cancellation:
Eliminates echoes that interfere with your 
conversation.
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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. When 
the headphone function is selected, the sound will 
come out only from the front line out or rear headphone 
jack.)
Speaker/Headphone	Configurations:	
Depending on the connected devices, you can 
select 5.1 Surround, Stereo, or Headphones. If a 
5.1-channel	 configuration	 is	set,	 you	can	cancel	 or	
open	a	specific	speaker	manually.	
MIXER: 
This page allows you to increase or decrease the 
playback and recording volumes for your input/output 
device. 
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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 SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES, MIXER, or 
ADVANCED FEATURES	page	 to	a	profile.	 You	can	
export your custom settings and share them with others 
or import others' custom settings. 
(Note)	 For	more	information	on	Sound	Blaster	Recon3Di,	please	visit	the	CREATIVE® website. 
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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 
Set as Default Device, and then open the Properties 
dialog box.
Step 3:
You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the 
formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select the 
sample rate and bit depth.
Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable
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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.
1.	Configuring	your	microphone:
Step 1: 
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.
Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di control panel 
and go to the CRYSTALVOICE page. Make sure your 
microphone is correctly connected. 
2.	Configuring	your	Line	in	device:	
Step 1: 
Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di control panel and 
go to the Mixer page. In the REC section, click the 
Input Device icon and select Rear Line In. Later you 
can use the Line-In slider to set the volume.
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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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