MSI Z97 Gaming 7 User Guide

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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 status 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 or click on the 	icon	in	the	notification	area.
Applications Page
On the Applications Page	configuration	 screen,	you	can	
set the priority for an application or online...

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(Note)	 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel	Audio	Configurations:
Refer	to	the	following	for	multi-channel	speaker	configurations.
 •2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
 •4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear speaker out.
 •5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwo\
ofer speaker out.
 •7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer\
 speaker out, and Side speaker out.
High	Definition	Audio	(HD	Audio)
HD	Audio	 includes	 multiple	high	quality...

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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...

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6-2-2	 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 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 you'll...

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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 the left...

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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...

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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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