ASUS A7n8X Deluxe Which sound driver...

Warpy · Nov 25, 2004, 09:13 AM

Hi

My test rig has a ASUS A7n8X Deluxe mobo and I usually use the Nforce2 sound drivers even though the onboard sound is a Realtec AC97. Which driver should I use?

They both seem to work... but i am confussed!

**dj_stick** · Nov 25, 2004, 09:23 AM

if it has the MCP-T with soundstorm functions, use the NV drivers

Warpy · Nov 25, 2004, 09:34 AM

How can I tell if it has those options? Here are the details from the website:

NVIDIA SoundStorm

For the most powerful integrated audio solution available today, look for NVIDIA nForce(TM) and NVIDIA nForce2 systems featuring NVIDIA SoundStorm™ audio. PCs with the NVIDIA SoundStorm solution offer the most complete set of digital audio features for your desktop, delivering stunning audio and fantastic sound effects, all powered by the NVIDIA nForce APU.

NVIDIA SoundStorm offers a plethora of input and output connections, including digital S/PDIF for access to the Dolby® Digital 5.1 real-time encoder, microphone, CD, TV, line-in, headphones, front left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers, center channel, and subwoofer.

Compared to other integrated sound solutions and add-in sound cards, this APU’s high-level of performance and advanced feature set clearly place it in a class all by itself.

The following table provides a rundown of major features of both the NVIDIA APU and NVIDIA SoundStorm:ASUS A7n8X

**dj_stick** · Nov 25, 2004, 10:29 AM

then use the NV drivers

markus82 · Nov 25, 2004, 10:46 AM

Yes, the NV drivers are a lot better. If you don`t have the Nforce APU then the NVmixer Software won`t start. But the A7N8X Delulxe has it

wildman92 · Dec 1, 2004, 02:15 PM

I have analog speakers with my A7N8x Delux, does that mean I can only use the on board realtec or will the sound storm APU be used anyway? Even with the NV drivers?

Nov 25, 2004, 09:13 AM	#1
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	ASUS A7n8X Deluxe Which sound driver... Hi My test rig has a ASUS A7n8X Deluxe mobo and I usually use the Nforce2 sound drivers even though the onboard sound is a Realtec AC97. Which driver should I use? They both seem to work... but i am confussed! __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Nov 25, 2004, 09:34 AM	Thread Starter #3
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	How can I tell if it has those options? Here are the details from the website: NVIDIA SoundStorm For the most powerful integrated audio solution available today, look for NVIDIA nForce(TM) and NVIDIA nForce2 systems featuring NVIDIA SoundStorm™ audio. PCs with the NVIDIA SoundStorm solution offer the most complete set of digital audio features for your desktop, delivering stunning audio and fantastic sound effects, all powered by the NVIDIA nForce APU. NVIDIA SoundStorm offers a plethora of input and output connections, including digital S/PDIF for access to the Dolby® Digital 5.1 real-time encoder, microphone, CD, TV, line-in, headphones, front left and right speakers, rear left and right speakers, center channel, and subwoofer. Compared to other integrated sound solutions and add-in sound cards, this APU’s high-level of performance and advanced feature set clearly place it in a class all by itself. The following table provides a rundown of major features of both the NVIDIA APU and NVIDIA SoundStorm:ASUS A7n8X __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Last edited by Warpy; Nov 25, 2004 at 10:12 AM.

Nov 25, 2004, 10:46 AM	#5
markus82 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany/Bavaria Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	Yes, the NV drivers are a lot better. If you don`t have the Nforce APU then the NVmixer Software won`t start. But the A7N8X Delulxe has it __________________ [color=green]AMD Athlon64 3500+ "Newcastle"[/color] [color=green]Sparkle Geforce 6800 GT with Arctic NV Silencer 5 [/color] [color=green]OCZ EL Gold DDR 500 1024Mb kit Dual Channel[/color] [color=green]MSI K8N Neo2 54G Platinum Edition[/color] [color=green][/color]

Dec 1, 2004, 02:15 PM	#6
wildman92 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: usa Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I have analog speakers with my A7N8x Delux, does that mean I can only use the on board realtec or will the sound storm APU be used anyway? Even with the NV drivers?