does it support 7.1 channel speakers or should I install sound card driver
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You should to install a pci sound card 7.1 . This motherboard not include 7.1 ports
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Yes it will support both 7.1 and 5.1. I use both types of head sets on mine and they work just fine.
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Yes it supports DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound (5.1/6.1). Don't know about 7.1 as my receiver doesn't have that.
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If your computer does not have 5.1 surround capability then yes you will need to get a card. Check your motherboard or computers manual.
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i would suggest getting a third party driver (UNi Xonar Drivers 1.72) from http://maxedtech.com/asus-xonar-unified-drivers/ as asus no longer supports this soundcard
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It does support 7.1 audio, it does support the Asus GTX660-DC2O-2GD5, and it only supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066. I hope that helps.
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My set up is currently only running 5.1 and has no problems. The layout of my living room makes it difficult to use all 7 speakers. If you choose this system and hook in the Audessy michrophone, it will realize only 5.1 are connected.
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What software you're running shouldn't matter. If your PC has a 3.5mm speaker output jack you can hook them up.
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Use HDMI into your receiver and it will drive 7.1 speakers with no problems, assuming that your video is encoded for 7.1 sound.
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I just bought 2 extra monoprice premium speakers and used them to make up the 7.1. Amazon sells them in separate pairs. Hope this helps.
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Yes although you will only get 5.1 instead of the possible 7.1 on ur receiver (2 ports would be unused unless u buy 2 extra speakers)
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Not necessarily. A decent MOBO will have the channels to make it work but I use a Asus Xonar DGX with mine. Unless you are an audiophile any 5.1 sound card will be fine.
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Should not have to... windows supports having multiple sound cards... you'll just need to select your output device in Sound Properties in control panel.
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Yes, you can and will not disappointed you. That's what i have having 7.1 with these speakers.
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SysReqs from the Xonar DG Quick start Guide:One PCI 2.2 (or higher) slot for the cardWin7/Vista/XP 32 or 64 bitP4 1.4 GHz or AMD 1400 CPU or faster256 DRAM sysmem60 MB avail HDD spaceCD-ROM drive or betterHowever, if you're still running one of these 'puters in anything approaching OEM dress, I'd STRONGLY recommend upgrading your entire system to do it justice. I have mine driving a Klipsch Ultra 5.1 surround system with STELLAR results. You can check all the specs at Asus: http://usa.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DG/
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It's a PCI sound card. You're motherboard may not have one depending on its make and age. Try finding your motherboard online to determine if its compatible.
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as long as you have a pci slot you will get sound in win 7. i am not into quality sounds so all i needed was a sound card to play the windows tones or a music cd. hope this helps