Asus Xonar Essence STX: 1. Package contents 2. System requirements 3. Hardware introduction 3.1 Xonar Essence STX card layout

1. Package contents

Check your ASUS Xonar Essence STX audio card package for the following items:

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• ASUS Xonar Essence STX PCI Express audio card

• 3.5mm-to-RCA cable x1

• 3.5mm-to-6.3mm adapter x1

• S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1

• Support CD

• Quick Start Guide

2. System requirements

To ensure a successful installation of the Xonar Essence STX card, your computer

must meet the following requirements:

• One PCI Express 1.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card

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• Microsoft

Windows

Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005

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• Intel

Pentium

4 1.4 GHz or AMD

Athlon 1400 CPU or faster CPU

• 256 MB (or above) DRAM system memory

• 60 MB available HDD space for driver installation package

• CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation

• High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital

decoder, to enjoy the ultra-high delity sound of the card

3. Hardware introduction

3.1 Xonar Essence STX card layout

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ASUS Xonar Essence STX Quick Start Guide