GIGABYTE Configuring Audio Input and Output Software User Guide

GIGABYTE Configuring Audio Input and Output Software

Product Information

Specifications:

• DAC Chip: ESS ES9280AC
• Audio Chip: ESS ES9080
• Audio Channels: 2/4/5.1/7.1
• Audio Jack Configurations: Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In, Front Speaker Out, Mic In

Product Usage Instructions

Configuring Audio Channels:

After installing the motherboard drivers, ensure your Internet connection is working. The system will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after driver installation.

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

To configure the audio channels, follow these steps:

1. Refer to the default audio jacks assignment in the manual.
2. Retask Line In or Mic In jack to Side Speaker Out using the audio driver for 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
3. You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.

Configuring Speakers:

1. Go to Start menu and click on Realtek Audio Console.
2. Connect an audio device to an audio jack and select the device type in the dialog box.
3. In the Speaker Configuration tab, select Stereo, Quadraphonic,5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according to your setup.

Configuring Sound Effect:
You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab.

Configuring Headphone:
To configure your headphone:

1. Connect your headphone to Line out jack on the back panel or front panel.
2. Ensure the default playback device is configured correctly by accessing Sound settings through the notification area icon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I change the functionality of an audio jack?
A: You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software provided with the product.

Realtek® ALC1220 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.

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

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

Audio Jack Configurations:

The 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.

Audio Jack Configurations:

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

Audio Jack Configurations:

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

• Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
  Audio Jack Configurations:Jack| Headphone/ 2-channel| 4-channel| 5.1-channel| 7.1-channel
  ---|---|---|---|---
  Line Out/Front Speaker Out|  |  |  |
  Mic In/Rear Speaker Out|  |  |  |
  Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out|  |  |  |
  Front Panel Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out|  |  |  |
• Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC + ESS ES9118 DAC chip
  Audio Jack Configurations:

Configuring Speakers

Step 1:
Go to the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console.
For speaker connection, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1, “Hardware Installation,” “Back Panel Connectors.”

Step 2:
Connect an audio device to an audio jack. The Which device did you plut in ? 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.

Configuring Sound Effect
You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab.

Enabling Smart Headphone Amp
The Smart Headphone Amp feature automatically detects impedance of your head- worn audio device,whether earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal audio dynamics. To enable this feature, connect your head-worn audio device to the Line out jack on the rear panel and then go to the Speaker page. Enable the Smart Headphone Amp feature. The Headphone Power list below allows you to manually set the level of headphone volume, preventing the volume from being too high or too low.

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-click on 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 connected to the Line out jack on the back panel,right- click on Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for the device connected to the Line out jack on the front panel, right-click on Realtek HD Audio 2nd output.

Configuring S/PDIF Out

The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.

1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
   Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

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

Stereo Mix

The following steps explain how to enable Stereo Mix (which may be needed when you want to record sound from your computer).

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

Step 2:
Select Sound Control Panel.

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

Using the Voice Recorder

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

Recording Audio

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

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.

DTS:X® Ultra

Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X® Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies,AR, and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for

Microsoft Spatial sound. Key features include:

• Believable 3D audio
  DTS latest spatial audio rendering that delivers believable 3D audio over headphones and speakers.

• PC sound gets real
  DTS:X decoding technology places sound where it would occur naturally in the real world.

• Hear sound as it was intended
  Speaker and headphone tuning that preserves the audio experience as it was designed.
  A. Using DTS:X Ultra

Step 1:
After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly.
The system will automatically install DTS: X Ultra from the Microsoft Store. Restart the system after it is installed.

Step 2:
Connect your audio device and select DTS:X Ultra on the Start menu. The Content Mode main menu allows you to select content modes including Music, Video, and Movies, or you can select specifically tuned sound modes, including Strategy, RPG, and Shooter, to suit different game genres. The Custom Audio allows you to create customized audio profiles based on personal preference for later use.

Using DTS Sound Unbound

Installing DTS Sound Unbound

Step 1:
Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly, Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then select DTS Sound Unbound.

Step 2:
The system will connect to the Microsoft Store. When the DTS Sound Unbound application appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

Step 3:
After the DTS Sound Unbound application is installed, click Launch. Accept the End User License Agreement and restart the system.

Step 4:
Select DTS Sound Unbound on the Start menu. DTS Sound Unbound allows you to use the DTS Headphone:X and DTS:X features.

ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + ESS ES9080 chip

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-click on 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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