Advantech POC-S176 Series, User Manual

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4.1 Introduction
The POC-S176's onboard audio interface provides high-quality stereo sound by
using the ALC888 audio controller from Realtek. The ALC888 series are high perfor-
mance 7.1+2 channel High Definition Audio Codecs providing ten DAC channels that
simultaneously support 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo
sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs.
All analog jacks are input and output capable, and headphone amplifiers are also
integrated at each analog output. All analog I/Os can be re-tasked according to
user’s definitions, or automatically switched depending on the connected device
type.
4.2 Installation of Audio Driver
Before installing the audio driver, please take note of the procedures detailed below.
You must know which operating system you are using in your POC-S176, and then
refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Just follow the steps in the flow
chart. You can quickly and successfully complete the installation, even if you are not
familiar with instructions for Windows.
This setup program will install the audio driver and Realtek utility into your system.
Important! The following windows illustrations are examples only. You must follow
the flow chart instructions and pay attention to the instructions which
appear on your screen.
Note! The CD-ROM drive is designated as “D” throughout this chapter.
Note! <Enter> means pressing the “Enter” key on the keyboard.