A-4
MS-7021 ATX Mainboard
Using the Back Panel
In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the
audio connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio
output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility.
Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function
properly set in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly con-
nected to the Back Panel.
Configuration in the Software Utility
1. Click the audio icon
from the window tray at the lower-right
corner of the screen.
2. Select a desired surround sound effect from the “Environment”
drop-down menu.
3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.
4. Select Synchronize the phonejack switch with the settings.
5. Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
a. Headphone
b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output
6. Click OK to close this window.
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function
After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel
audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4
or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6-
channel audio setting in the software utility.