REALTEK ALC897 Motherboard Drivers User Guide

REALTEK ALC897 Motherboard Drivers

Specifications

• Chip: ESS ES9260Q
• Channel Audio Support: 2/4/5.1/7.1

Product Usage Instructions

A. Configuring Speakers

• Step 1: Go to the Start menu and 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 plug in?” dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK.
• Step 3: Click the Device Advanced setting on the left. Select the “Mute the internal output device when an external headphone is plugged in” check box to enable 7.1-channel audio.
• 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.

Configuring the Headphone

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

FAQ

How can I change the functionality of an audio jack?

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software provided with the product.

What should I do after installing motherboard drivers?

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

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 the 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:

Jack| Headphone/ 2-channel| 4-channel| 5.1-channel| 7.1-channel
---|---|---|---|---
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out| | | |
Rear Speaker Out| | | |
Side Speaker Out| | | |
Line In| | | |
Line Out/Front Speaker Out| | | |
Mic In| | | |

• 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 the Side speaker out through the audio driver.

Audio Jack Configurations:

• You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.
• The picture to the right shows the default three audio jacks assignment.

Audio Jack Configurations:

Jack| Headphone/ 2-channel| 4-channel| 5.1-channel| 7.1-channel
---|---|---|---|---
Line In/Rear Speaker Out| | | |
Line Out/Front Speaker Out| | | |
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out| | | |
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out| | | |

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

Audio Jack Configurations:

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.

Configuring Speakers

1. Step 1: Go to the Start menu and click the Realtek Audio Console. For speaker connection, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1, “Hardware Installation,” “Back Panel Connectors.
2. Step 2: Connect an audio device to an audio jack. Which device did you put in? A dialog box appears. Select the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK.
3. Step 3: Click the Device Advanced setting on the left. Select the Mute the internal output device, when an external headphone plugged in check box to enable 7.1-channel audio.
4. 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.

Configuring Sound Effect

• You may configure an audio environment on the Speakers tab.

Configuring the Headphone

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

1. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings.
2. Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel.
3. 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 Header:
   • Connect a S/PDIF digital audio cable to output digital audio from your motherboard to the supported audio devices.
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).

1. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings.
2. Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel.
3. Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on the Stereo Mix item and select Enable. Then set it as the default device. (if you do not see Stereo Mix, right-click on a space and select Show Disabled Devices.)
4. 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.

ESS ES9260Q 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.

1. Step 1: Locate the icon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Select Open Sound settings.
2. Step 2: Select Sound Control Panel.
3. Step 3: This page provides audio jack-related configuration options.

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