Evga Nu Audio - EVGA Z390 DARK User Manual

EVGA Z390 DARK (131-CS-E399)

EVGA NU Audio

EVGA NU Audio is a second and more powerful audio output available on the EVGA
Z390 DARK motherboard. Utilizing the more powerful headphone/speaker amp on the
Z390 DARK, NU Audio can drive up to 600ohm headphones, as well as providing the
ideal sound for every type of audio experience. The NU Audio application features a
user-friendly GUI to easily and quickly adjust settings or use a preset to jump right into
the action.
NU Audio is designed to work with 2.0 or 2.1 channel audio, such as headphones or
speakers with or without a subwoofer. The headphones/speakers must be connected via
an analog audio jack; headphones or speakers using an USB connector will not work
with NU Audio. Within the NU audio GUI, you can add virtualization and EQ options
by adjusting the settings. However, if you wish to use 5.1 channel audio, you must select
Speakers in the Creative Sound Blaster Pro Studio, choose 5.1 from the dropdown, and
use the output ports located on the I/O Panel of the motherboard (Page 16,
Component 10). NU Audio will be disabled in this mode, however.
Note: While the NU Audio exists separately from the Creative Audio, some system
requirements, settings, and features crossover due to shared Windows audio resources.
As a result, some changes made in the Creative Sound Blaster Pro Studio will have an
effect on the audio output through NU Audio.
To use NU Audio:
1. Install the EVGA Z390 DARK motherboard, including the cable to your Front
Panel Audio Header (Page 14, component 25)
2. Install the Creative Sound Blaster Pro Studio Audio driver, included on the USB
Flash drive with your motherboard
3. Install the "NU Audio" driver and launch the NU Audio application
4. Attach your headphones or speakers to the front panel headphone/speaker jack on
your case or bay device.
5. Confirm that the Windows Playback default device is set to the Creative Audio.
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