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Quick Start Guide

Essence STX II

High delity audio card with headphone amplier

A9910 / Second Edition / November 2014

Package Contents

1. Read and keep these instructions for future reference.

2. Follow all instructions and take note of all warnings.

3. Do not use this apparatus near water or expose the device to moisture.

4. Clean machine surface with a cloth. Avoid using detergent or cleaning uid.

5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

ampliers) that produce heat.

7. Only use attachments/accessories approved by the manufacturer.

8. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when not in use for a long period of time.

9. Refer all repairs to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Safety Information

• ASUSEssenceSTXIIaudiocardx1 • Op-ampswapkitx1

• QuickStartGuidex1 • InstallationCDx1

• 3.5mmto6.3mmadapterx1 • 3.5mm-to-RCAadaptercablex1

• S/PDIFadapterx1

Card Installation

Driver Installation

ToinstalltheEssenceSTXII:

1. Unplug your computer's power cord and disconnect all peripherals or cables.

2. Touchametalobject,suchasthemetalsideofyourcomputer,toavoid

damaging components due to static electricity.

3. Remove the chassis cover.

4. RemovetheexpansionslotcoverofanavailablePCIExpressslot.

5. InsertthecardintothePCIExpressslotuntilthecardisseatedrmlyinplace.

6. Secure the card into the slot with a screw.

7. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect all the cables.

8. Poweronthecomputer.

AfterinstallingtheASUSEssenceSTXIItoyourcomputer,installthecarddriverfromthebundledCDordownload

from ASUS support site (http://support.asus.com).

NOTES:

• EssenceSTXIIrequiresa4-pinMolexconnectiontopowerthecard.Connectittoyourpowersupply

unit before installation.

• DriverversionandthecontentsofthesupportCDaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Toinstalltheaudiocarddriver:

1. InsertthedriverCDintoyouropticaldrive.Proceedtostep5ifAutorun is enabled on your computer and the

driver setup screen appears. If Autorun is not enabled on your computer, perform step 2.

2. On your Windows desktop, launch File Explorer.

•Windows

7SP1 ClickStart then Computer.

•Windows

8 Click + E

3. In File Explorer,double-clicktheopticaldriveicon.

4. Double-clickSetup.exe.

5. Read through the End User License Agreement and click Accept when prompted. Follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the driver installation.

6. When driver installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.

Op-amps sockets

I/O Ports

1. Front right RCA output:Connecttotherightinputofthe2/2.1-channelspeakersofyoursystem.

2. Front left RCA output:Connecttotheleftinputofthe2/2.1-channelspearkersofyoursystem.

3. Amplied 6.3mm (1/4") headphone output:Connecttoyourheadphones/headsets.

NOTES:

 •Topreventpossibledamage,pleasesetupthecompatiblegaininaudiocenterormutethevolume

before powering up.

 •DONOTconnectyourspeakerstotheheadphoneoutputport.Thepossiblehighdrivingpowermay

cause damage to your speakers.

4. 6.3mm analog input (Line-in/Mic-in):Connecttoyourmicrophonewithbuilt-inmicrophoneamplieror

audiodeviceswithlineoutputsuchasMP3playerorsynthesizer.

5. S/PDIF coaxial output:Connecttotheexternaldigitaldecoder,digitalspeakersystem,andhometheater

system,outputtingdigitalaudioincludingPCM,DolbyDigital,DTSandWMA-pro.

6. PCI Express nger:ConnecttoaPCIExpressslotonyourmotherboard.

7. Multi-channel expansion board bridge connector:Connecttothemulti-channelexpansionboardofEssence

STXII7.1editionorXonarH6.

8. 4-pin Molex power connector:Connecttothepowercableofyourpowersupplyunit.

NOTE:STXIIrequiresa4-pinMolexconnectiontopowerthecard.

9. Front panel audio header:Connecttothechassis-mountedaudiomodule.

繁體中文

1. 前置右側 RCA 輸出埠：連接2/2.1聲道喇叭或系統的右側音效輸入接頭。

2. 前置左側 RCA 輸出埠：連接2/2.1聲道喇叭或系統的左側音效輸入接頭。

3. 擴大 6.3mm（1/4"）耳機輸出埠：連接耳機。

注意：

 •為防止可能出現的損壞，在開啟前請在音效設定中心設定相容增益或設為靜音。

 •請勿將喇叭連接至耳機輸出埠。高功率電源可能損壞您的喇叭。

4. 6.3mm 類比輸入埠（Line-in/Mic-in）：連接內建耳機放大器的耳機，或線性輸出的音效裝置，如MP3播放

器或合成器。

5. S/PDIF 同軸輸出埠：連接外接數位解碼器、數位喇叭系統，與家庭劇院系統。輸出數位音效，包括PCM、

DolbyDigital、DTS與WMA-pro。

6. PCI Express 金手指：插入主機板上的PCIExpress插槽。

7. 多聲道擴充板橋接口：連接到EssenceSTXII7.1版或Xonar

的多聲道擴充板。

8. 4-pin Molex 電源連接埠：連接電源供應器的電源線。

注意：STXII需連接4-pinMolex電源才能為音效卡供電。

9. 前面板音效連接埠：連接到機殼上的音效模組。

I/O Ports

System Requirements

ToensureasuccessfulinstallationofASUSEssenceSTXII,yourcomputermustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

• IBMcompatiblePCwithonePCI-Express1.0(orhigher)compatibleslotfortheaudiocard

• Microsoft

Windows

8.1/8/7/XP(32/64bit)

• Intel

Pentium

41.4GHz,AMDAthlon1400CPU,orfasterCPU

• 256MBDRAMsystemmemory

• 60MBavailableHDDspace

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

• High-qualityheadphonesorpoweredanalogspeakerstoenjoytheultra-highdelitysoundofthecard

簡體中文

1. 前置右側RCA輸出接口：連接2/2.1聲道音箱或系統的右側音效輸入接頭。

2. 前置左側RCA輸出接口：連接2/2.1聲道音箱或系統的左側音效輸入接頭。

3. 擴大6.3mm（1/4"）耳機輸出接口：連接耳機。

注意：

 •為防止可能出現的損壞，在開啟前請在音頻設置中心設置兼容增益或設為靜音。

 •請勿將音箱連接至耳機輸出接口。高功率電源可能損壞您的音箱。

4. 6.3mm模擬輸入接口（Line-in/Mic-in）：連接內置耳機放大器的耳機，或線性輸出的音頻設備，如MP3播

放器或合成器。

5. S/PDIF同軸輸出接口：連接外接數字解碼器、數字音響系統，與家庭影院系統。輸出數字音頻，包括PCM、

DolbyDigital、DTS與WMA-pro。

6. PCIExpress金手指：插入主板上的PCIExpress插槽。

7. 多聲道擴展板橋接口：連接到EssenceSTXII7.1版或XonarH6的多聲道擴展板。

8. 4-pinMolex電源接口：連接電源供應器的電源線。

注意：STXII需連接4-pinMolex電源才能為聲卡供電。

9. 前面板音頻接口：連接到機箱上的音頻模塊。

日本語

1. フロント RCA 出力( 右 ): 2/2.1 チャンネルスピーカーの右チャンネルを接続します。

2. フロント RCA 出力( 左 ): 2/2.1 チャンネルスピーカーの左チャンネルを接続します。

3. 6.3mmヘッドホン出力 : ヘッドホン / ヘッドセットを接続します。

注意:

• スピーカーやヘッドホンの故障を防ぐために、スピーカーやヘッドホンの電源を入れる前に音量

を最小にするか、オーディオセンターでゲインを調整してください。

• 6.3mm ヘッドホン出力ポートに、スピーカーを接続しないでください。スピーカーが故障する可能

性があります。

4. 6.3mmアナログ入力( ライン入力 / マイク入力 ): アンプ内蔵マイクロフォン、またはライン出力機能を

搭載したデジタルオーディオプレーヤー、シンセサイザーなどのオーディオデバイスを接続します。

5. 同軸デジタル出力( コアキシャル ): 外付けデジタルデコーダー、デジタルスピーカーシステム、ホームシ

アターなどを接続し、デジタルオーディオ (PCM、Dolby Digital、DTS、WMA-Pro) を出力します。

6. PCIExpressフィンガー : マザーボード上の PCI Express スロットに接続します。

7. マルチチャンネル拡張ボードブリッジコネクター: Essence STX II 7.1 EditionまたはXonar

のマルチチャ

ンネル拡張ボードに接続します。

8. 4 ピン Molex 電源コネクター : 4 ピン Molex 電源ケーブルを接続します。

注意: 本製品の使用には4ピンMolexによる給電が必要です。

9. フロントパネルオーディオヘッダー : ケース前面のマイクとヘッドホン端子のためのケーブルを接続しま

す。

KOREAN

 RCA출력앞우측 : 시스템의 2/2.1- 채널 스피커의 앞 우측에 연결합니다 .

 RCA출력앞좌측 : 시스템의 2/2.1- 채널 스피커의 앞 좌측에 연결합니다 .

 증폭된6.3mm(1/4")헤드폰출력 : 헤드폰 / 헤드셋을 연결합니다 .

참고:

• 파손 가능성을 방지하려면, 전원을 켜기 전에 오디오 센터에서 호환되는 게인을 설정하거나

볼륨을 음소거하십시오.

• 스피커를 헤드폰 출력 포트에 연결하지 마십시오. 높은 전력이 스피커를 파손할 수 있습니다.

 6.3mm아날로그입력 (Line-in/Mic-in): 마이크를 MP3 플레이어 또는 신디사이저와 같은 라인 출력이

있는 오디오 장치 또는 내장된 마이크 증폭기 또는 오디오 장치에 연결합니다 .

 S/PDIF동축출력 : PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-pro 를 포함하여 외부 디지털 디코더 , 디지털 스피

커 시스템 , 홈 시어터 시스템 , 출력 디지털 오디오를 연결합니다 .

 PCIExpress핑거 : 마더보드에 PCI Express 슬롯을 연결합니다 .

 다중채널확장보드브리지커넥터 : Essence STX II 7.1 버전 또는 Xonar

의 다중 채널 확장 보드를

연결합니다 .

 4 핀Molex전원커넥터 : 전원 공급 장치의 전원 케이블을 연결합니다 .

참고: STXII는 카드에 전원을 공급하려면 4핀 Molex 연결이 필요합니다.

9. 전면패널오디오헤더 : 섀시 장착 오디오 모듈을 연결합니다 .

Therearethreeswappableop-ampsocketsinEssenceSTXII.Changingtheop-ampsaectsthetonalcharacteristics

oftheRCAoutputs,whilechangingAandBaectsthetonalcharacteristicsofthe6.3mm(1/4")headphoneoutput.

A. RightchannelI/Vconverters

B.. LeftchannelI/Vconverters

C. Lowpasslter

Toswapop-amps:

1. UseanICclamptoclaspanop-ampandremoveitverticallyupwards.

2. Replaceitwithanewop-ampfromtheop-ampkit.

NOTE:Toavoidreversion,ensurethatthehalf-moonopeningontheop-amppointsthesamewayasthat

on the socket.

NOTE:Contactyourdealerorretailerifanyoftheitemsisdamagedormissing.

STXII

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A9910 / Second Edition / November 2014 Card Installation ¤ Essence STX II High fidelity audio card with headphone amplifier To install the Essence STX II: 1. Unplug your computer's power cord and disconnect all peripherals or cables. 2. Touch a metal object, such as the metal side of your computer, to avoid damaging components due to static electricity. 3. Remove the chassis cover. 4. Remove the expansion slot cover of an available PCI Express slot. 5.
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Connectivity Options S/PDIF Out Line in Front L Front R S/PDIF Out Line in Headphone Front L Front R Headphone Connecting a Microphone Connecting an active speaker set directly Microphone with 6.3mm (1/4”) connector Active Speaker System Microphone Use the bundled 3.5mm-to-6.3mm adapter to conenct with 3.5mm microphone. 使用附贈的 3.5mm 轉 6.3mm 轉接頭連接 3.5mm 耳機。使用附贈的 3.5mm 轉 6.3mm 轉接頭連接 3.5mm 耳機。付属の 6.3mm 変換アダプターを使用しマイクロフォンを接続します。 Korean: 번들 3.5mm-6.3mm 어댑터를 사용하여 3.5mm 헤드폰 / 헤드셋을 연결합니다 .