Xonar DG
PCI 5.1 & Headphone Amp Audio Card
User manual
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Australia statement notice
From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent
with the Australian Consumer Law. For the latest product warranty details please
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.
If you require assistance please call ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit
us at http://support.asus.com
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Safety information
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Before installing the device on a motherboard, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
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To prevent electrical shock hazard or short circuits, switch off the power supply
before installing the device on a motherboard or connecting any singal cables
to the device.
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If the device is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected. If you
detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Trademarks
Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. “Dolby”
and “Dolby Digital Live”, “Dolby Pro Logic IIx”, “Dolby Virtual Speaker”, “Dolby
Headphone” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. EAX and A3D are trademarks
of Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of
the respective companies with which they are associated. ASIO is a trademark and
software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
License
Dolby Master Studio driver is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Package contents
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ASUS Xonar DG PCI audio card
Low Profile Bracket x1
Support CD x1
Quick Start Guide x1
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System requirements
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One PCI 2.2 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005
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 or powered analog speakers to enjoy the ultra-high
fidelity sound of the card
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Specifications summary
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Description
Audio Performance
105dB for 5.1CH
100dB for Headphone-out@150ohm loading
Output Signal�to�Noise Ratio �A��eighted��
Input Signal�to�Noise Ratio �A��eighted��
103dB
Output Total �armonic Distortion � Noise at 1k��
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Up to 0.0025% (-92dB)
Input Total �armonic Distortion � Noise at 1k��
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Up to 0.0022% (-93dB)
Frequency Response ��3dB, 24�bit/96k�� input ��
<10Hz to 48kHz
Output/Input Full�Scale �oltage
1Vrms (3Vp-p)
�eadphone Impedance
Optimized for 32~150�
Bus Compatibility
PCI
PCI v2.2 or above bus compatible
Main Chipset
Audio Processor
C-Media CMI8786 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. �6�Hz�24bit)
Cirrus Logic CS4245*1 (104dB DNR, Max. 1�2�Hz�24bit) � Cirrus Logic
CS4361*1 (103dB DNR, Max. 1�2�Hz�24bit)
D�A Converter of Digital Sources�
A�D Converter for Analog Inputs�
Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution
Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution
S/PDIF Digital Output
Cirrus Logic CS4245*1 (104dB DNR, Max. 1�2�Hz�24bit)
44.1��48���6�Hz @ 16�24bit for all channels
44.1��48���6�Hz @ 16�24bit
44.1��48���6�Hz @ 16�24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro
44.1��48���6�Hz @ 16�24bit
ASIO 2.0 Driver Support�
I/O Ports
Analog Output �ack�
3.50mm mini jack �3 (Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer)
3.50mm mini jack �1 (Line-In/Mic-In)
Analog Input �ack�
Other line�level analog input �for CD�IN/T� Tuner�� Aux-In (4-pin header on the card)
High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports �6�Hz�24bit
-additional SPDIF-out header for HDMI audio output
Digital S/PDIF Output
Supports headphone jack-detection, automatically switch audio output from
back-panel to front
Front�Panel Audio �eader
Driver Features
Operation System
Windows7/ Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005
Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch
movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic
3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.
Dolby® �eadphone
DS3D GX 2.5.0 supports EAX gaming sound effects and DirectSound 3D
hardware enhanced functions on Windows Vista. (DirectX/DirectSound 3D
compatible)
DirectSound3D Game ��tensions 2.5 �DS3D GX
2.5�/DirectX
Normalizes thhe volummee of all auudio sourrces intoo a constaant levell and also
enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
Smart �olume Normali�erTM
The latest vocal effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including:
- VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in
EAX games
- ChatEX: emulates different background environment effects when you
chat online
�ocalFXTM
- Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/
Cartoon�) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online
chatting
Music Pitch-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microphone Echo effects
with Stereo Mix recording (Wave and Mic-in) for online Karaoke or online
DJ applications
Karaoke Functions
Fle�BassTM
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
Adjustable virtual 7.1-speaker positioning
Xear 3DTM �irtual Speaker Shifter
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Other �ffects
10-band Equalizer�27 Environment Effects
7: DirectSound3D® GX 2.5, EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound
SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds
processing capability
Vista: DirectSound3D® GX 2.5, EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW,
DirectSound SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D
sounds processing capability
3D Gaming Sound �ngines/APIs
XP: DirectSound3D® GX 2.5, EAX®2.0&1.0, DirectSound® HW, DirectSound
SW, A3D®1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds
processing capability
Accessories
Accessories
-Low-profile bracket
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Microphone In port
Description
Connect your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm port for
voice input. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier.
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Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players,
music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to this
3.5mm port for audio recording or processing.
Line In port
Connect your headphones or 2/2.1 channel speakers to this
3.5mm port. For multi-channel speaker systems, connects to
the front left/right input on the powered speakers.
�eadphone/Front
Out port
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Connects to the surround channel input on 4/4.1/5.1 powered
analog speakers.
Side Surround Out
port
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Connects to the center/subwoofer input on 5.1 powered
analog speakers.
Center/Subwoofer
Out port
Optical TOSLINK digital output port. Connects to external
digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater
systems, AV receivers for outputting digital audio including
PCM, DTS Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc.
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S/PDIF Out port
9-pin Intel AC’97 / HDA front-panel which supports audio
jack-detection and audio FP Headphone selection for Analog
Out on the Audio Center.
Front panel audio
header
4-pin header. Usually connects to the Analog Audio output of
TV tuner card or other sound source inside your PC system.
(To monitor your TV tuner card’s audio from this Aux-In, you
must enable the “monitor” function for Aux-In in the Xonar
DG Audio Center’s recording mixer.)
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Au� Input �eader
S/PDIF Out header
Connects to the supported graphics card with HDMI.
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Installing the hardware
3.1
Installing the audio card
Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it’s recommended that
you disable your onboard audio device in your BIOS settings, or uninstall any
other audio cards on your PC. (For BIOS setting or uninstallation of other sound
cards, refer to the user manuals of your motherboard and audio card.)
Installing the Xonar DG card
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Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devices
connected to your computer.
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Unplug the computer power cord from your computer and power outlet.
Touch the metal back or side panel of the computer to avoid static electricity.
Remove the chassis cover.
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Remove the metal bracket from an available PCI slot for the Xonar DG audio
card.
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Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI slot. Ensure the audio card sits
properly in place.
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Secure the audio card with screws and the metal bracket.
Put back the chassis cover.
Reconnect all cables.
10. Plug the power cord to the computer and to a power outlet.
11. Power ON the computer.
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3.2
Connecting to a T� tuner card
1. If you have a traditional PCI TV tuner card on your PC, you may need to
connect it to the Xonar DG card to send the tuner card’s sound to your PC
speakers.
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Secure the PCI TV tuner card and screw it into the back-panel.
Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to the Aux-In header
of the Xonar DG card.
For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar DG uses ADC recording to digitize the
signal and loops it back to DAC playback. Select Aux-In as the recording source
in the Xonar DG Center’s recording mixer and enable the monitoring button
to pass this signal to the audio output. Using this setup, you can even turn on
sound effects such as Dolby Headphone to expand the stereo TV audio to 5.1
channel surround sound in any set of headphones. TV audio on your PC will
become even better than on your TV set.
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Installing software
Installing the card driver
Ensure that you have installed the audio card driver before installing the Xonar
DG driver. Otherwise, driver installation error may occur.
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After you have installed the Xonar DG card, turn on your computer. Windows®
automatically detects the audio card and searches for device drivers. When
prompted for the drivers, click Cancel.
Insert the support CD into the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your
system, the setup starts automatically. If not, run setup.e�e from your
support CD.
Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.
The version and content of the support CD are subject to change without notice.
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Connecting speakers and peripherals
5.1
Connecting digital speaker systems ��ome Theater�
The Xonar DG makes playback through your home theater system possible,
creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. A single
digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from any of your PC
audio sources to any digital speakers or AV Receivers.
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SPDIF Out
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Optical cable
Description
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Plug your decoder’s TOSLINK optical cable into the S/PDIF-
Out connector.
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Connecting 5.1 channel �eadphones
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Description
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Front Out
Connect the front-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1
headphone into this jack.
Side Surround Out
Connect the surround-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1
headphone into this jack.
Center/Subwoofer Out
Connect the Center/Bass-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1
headphone into this jack.
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5.3
Connecting Analog Speaker Systems
5.3.1
Connecting Analog Power Amplifier
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Description
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Front Out
Connects to the “left front” and “right front” input ports of the
analog amplifier with the mini-jack to RCA cable.
Side Surround Out
Center/Subwoofer
Connects to the “left surround” and “right surround” input
ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack to RCA cable.
Connects to the “Center” and “subwoofer” input ports of the
analog amplifier with the mini-jack to RCA cable.
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Connecting 2/2.1 channel speakers
2 Speakers
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2.1 Speakers
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Description
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Front Out/�eadphone
�ack
Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set’s 3.5mm plug into this Front
Out jack.
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5.3.3
Connecting 4/4.1 Channel Speakers
4 Speakers
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4.1 Speakers
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Description
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Front Out
Connects to the Front input port of the 4/4.1 speakers with
the mini-jack cable.
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Side Surround Out
Connects to the Surround input port of the 4/4.1 speakers
with the mini-jack cable.
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Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers
5.1 Speakers
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Description
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Front Out
Connects to the Front input port of the 5.1 speakers with the
mini-jack cable.
Side Surround Out
Center/Subwoofer
Connects to the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers with
the mini-jack cable.
Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1
speakers with the mini-jack cable.
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5.4
Connecting microphone
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Mic In
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�eadphone Out
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Description
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Microphone Input
�ack
Connect the microphone’s 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In jack
for voice communication, recording, or karaoke.
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�eadphone �ack
The Front Out jack has a built-in high-quality amplifier to
drive headphones. Connect your stereo headphones directly
to this jack.
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Xonar Audio Center
6.1
Xonar Audio Center GUI
1.
After the driver installation is complete and
your computer has been rebooted, you will
find the Xonar Audio Center’s icon in the
system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Double click this
icon to open the Xonar Audio Center utility.
If the icon could not be found in the system tray, launch the Xonar Audio Center
from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar DG
Audio > Xonar DG Audio Center.
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The Xonar Audio Center is the Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Xonar
DG driver. You can control the functions and features of the Xonar DG driver
on the Xonar Audio Center. The following picture shows a basic overview of
the Xonar Audio Center. The following sections of this manual will describe its
functions in more detail.
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