Configuring Audio Input and Output(Realtek® ALC897 CODEC)
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Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio................................................................ 2
Configuring S/PDIF Out....................................................................................... 6
Stereo Mix............................................................................................................ 6Using the Voice Recorder.................................................................................... 8ESS ES9260Q chip..........................................................................................................9-1-Realtek® ALC897 CODEC
After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. the system
will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed.

1-1Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

The picture to the right shows the default six audio
jacks assignment.
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out
Mic InSide Speaker
OutAudio Jack Configurations:
Headphone/
2-channelJack4-channel

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Outa

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

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Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Outaaaa

Center/Subwoofer
Speaker OutLine InRear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Mic InThe picture to the right shows the default five audio
jacks assignment.
To configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you have to retask
either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side speaker out
through the audio driver.

Mic InAudio Jack Configurations:
Headphone/
2-channelJack4-channel

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

aaaaaaaLine In/Side Speaker Out
Line Out/Front Speaker Outaa

Mic In/Side Speaker Outaa

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.
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jacks assignment.
Line In
Line OutMic InAudio Jack Configurations:
Headphone/
2-channel

JackLine In/Rear Speaker Out
Line Out/Front Speaker Outa

4-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

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Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Outa

The picture to the right shows the default two audio
jacks assignment.

Line OutMic InAudio Jack Configurations:JackLine Out/Front Speaker Out

Headphone/2-channel

4-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

aaaaaaaMic In/Rear Speaker Out
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out
Front Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Outaa

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.
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Step 1:
Go to the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console.
For speaker connection, refer to the instructionsin Chapter 1, "Hardware Installation," "Back PanelConnectors."

Step 2:Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The Whichdevice did you plut in ? dialog box appears. Selectthe device according to the type of device you connect.
Then click OK.

Step 3:
Click the Device advanced setting on the left. Selectthe Mute the internal output device, when an external
headphone plugged in check box to enable 7.1-channelaudio.

Step 4: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.

B. Configuring Sound Effect

You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab.
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* Configuring the Headphone

When you connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the back panel or front panel, make sure the default
playback device is configured correctly.

Step 1:
Locate the icon in the notification area and right-clickon the icon. Select Open Sound settings.

Step 2:
Select Sound Control Panel.

Step 3:On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set
as the default playback device. For the device connectedto the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on
Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for thedevice connected to the Line out jack on the front panel,right-click on Realtek HD Audio 2nd output.

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1-2Configuring S/PDIF Out

The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
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1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Header:
Connect a S/PDIF digital audio cable to output digital audio from your motherboard to the supported audiodevices.

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2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample
rate and bit depth in the Default Format section.

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Stereo Mix

The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record soundfrom your computer).
Step 1:
Locate the icon in the notification area and right-clickon the icon. Select Open Sound settings.

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Select Sound Control Panel.

Step 3:On the Recording tab, right-click on Stereo Mix item andselect Enable. Then set it as the default device. (if you do
not see Stereo Mix, right-click on an empty space andselect Show Disabled Devices.)

Step 4:
Now you can access the HD Audio Manager to configure
Stereo Mix and use Voice Recorder to record the sound.

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Using the Voice Recorder

After setting up the audio input device, to open theVoice Recorder, go to the Start menu and search for
Voice Recorder.

A. Recording Audio

1. To begin the recording, click the Record icon.
2. To stop the recording, click the Stop recording icon

B. Playing the Recorded Sound.

The recordings will saved in Documents>Sound Recordings. Voice Recorder records audio in MPEG-4 (.m4a)
format. You can play the recording with a digital media player program that supports the audio file format.

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Configuring the Audio Input and Output

To manage audio settings for the line out or mic in jack on the back panel, refer to the steps below:
Step 1:
Locate the icon in the notification area and right-clickon the icon. Select Open Sound settings.

Step 2:
Select Sound Control Panel.

Step 3:This page provides audio jack related configuration
options.

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