Asus P4P8X: 3.3 Software information

Setup wizards

Use the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/attenuation of

the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. You may launch the setup

wizards by clicking the Configuration button when AudioESP detects and verifies a

newly connected peripheral, or by clicking on the icon from the SoundMAX

control panel.

Speaker wizard

Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings.

Microphone wizard

Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings.

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Audio preferences

The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio

settings.

Listening environment options

The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX

SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/

ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround.

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Rear panel audio ports function variation

The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on the rear

panel change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio configuration as

shown in the following table.

Headphone/

2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center

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3.3.2 Marvell

Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT)

Technology

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The P4P8X motherboard supports the Marvell

Virtual Cable Tester (VCT)

Technology. The VCT virtually diagnose and report cable faults using the Time

Domain Reflectometry (TDR). With this essential tool, installation and network

diagnosis have never been easier. The VCT technology detects and reports open

and shorted cables with up to 1 meter of accuracy. It also detects impedance

mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems and pair skew problems of up to

64ns.

VCT remarkably reduces networking and support costs, complementing a highly

manageable and controlled network system. Also, this tool can be incorporated in

the network systems software making it ideal for field support as well as

development diagnostics.

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

1. Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, on the pop-

up menu, click on Properties to display the System Properties

dialog box.

2. Locate Network adapters and select

3COM Gigabit LOM (3C940)

from the list. Click on the Properties button.

3. From the 3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Properties dialogue box,

select the Diagnostics tab.

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4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button. The following

screen display appears.

5. Click on Run to execute test.

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• The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature is supported in Windows

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XP™ and Windows

2000™ operating systems only.

• The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no

problem is detected on the network.

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