Asus Essence STX II, User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Package contents .............................................................................................................................5
System requirements ......................................................................................................................5
Specifications summary .................................................................................................................6
Essence STX II card layout .............................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Getting started
Before you proceed .......................................................................................................................1
Installing the audio card ..............................................................................................................1
Installing the audio card driver .................................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Connecting speakers and peripherals
Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) .......................................................15
Connecting stereo headphones ...............................................................................................16
Connecting /.1 channel speakers ........................................................................................17
Connecting a microphone ..........................................................................................................18
Connecting Line-In audio sources ...........................................................................................19
Chapter 4: Audio Center
Audio Center ....................................................................................................................................1
Main Setting .....................................................................................................................................
Mixer/Volume ..................................................................................................................................1
Effects ..............................................................................................................................................4
Karaoke ..............................................................................................................................................6
FlexBass ..............................................................................................................................................7
Smart Volume Normalization .....................................................................................................8
DSD GX and DSP Modes ............................................................................................................40
VocalFX ..............................................................................................................................................4
Appendices
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................45
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..........................................................................................46
ASUS contact information ...........................................................................................................47